Dance Appreciation

"Undergrad text for general-education courses helps students fulfill fine arts credits. This text will help students form a connection to and appreciation for dance as both an art form and a lifetime physical activity, no matter their primary course of study or eventual career path"--

Dance Appreciation is an exciting exploration of how to understand and think about dance in all of its various contexts. This book unfolds a brief history of dance with engaging insight into the social, cultural, aesthetic, and kinetic aspects of various forms of dance. Dedicated chapters cover ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and hip-hop dance, complete with summaries, charts, timelines, discussion questions, movement prompts, and an online companion website all designed to foster awareness of and appreciation for dance in a variety of contexts. This wealth of resources helps to uncover the fascinating history that makes this art form so diverse and entertaining, and to answer the questions of why we dance and how we dance. Written for the novice dancer as well as the more experienced dance student, Dance Appreciation enables readers to learn and think critically about dance as a form of entertainment and art.

Written for the dance novice, this is a concise history and current picture of all forms of dance. It gives a brief biography of many of the notable dancers and choreographers who have contributed to each form of dance, and provides the information needed to expand the enjoyment of performance.

This book is a journey through the world of dance focusing on the history of many dance forms, the connection of dance to society and the human meaning and importance of dance as a living breathing practice -- Back cover.

Dance Teacher Gift - Journal Notebook This notebook, with funny sayings on the front cover, has journal lines for taking down inner thoughts, taking notes of everyday reflections, making to-do lists, writing out their gratitude, or even doodling their day away. It includes 50+ encouraging dance quotes as well. If you're looking for gifts to get your dance teacher, then this notebook is the perfect gift you're looking for. About this Journal Notebook: 120 Pages Cover: Soft, Matte Interior: White Product Size: 6 x 9 inches This planner is a budget friendly gift idea and is perfect for: Appreciation Gifts Happy Birthday Gifts Holiday Gifts Thank you Gifts Valentine's Day Gifts Love Gifts Christmas Gifts Just Because Gifts This lined notebook makes a great gift for dance teachers! Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now. We have lots of great, beautiful funny journals, so be sure to check out our other listings by clicking on the "Author Name" link just below the title of this journal.

This text provides primary teachers of all experience with the knowledge they need to plan and deliver age-appropriate dance lessons. It offers a scheme of 22 units of work suitable for reception to year 6, along with practical and creative ideas for teaching dance. It includes a web resource to support teaching and learning.

By its nature, dance seeks to defy confinement and boundaries, exploring pure movement, ritual, lifestyle, communication, tradition, self-expression, or high art. Traversing time, culture, and aesthetics, dance is not like a mathematical problem or a theory in science. You cannot always prove or disprove its usefulness or validity.