The Intimate Act of Choreography"Finally, a comprehensive book that covers all aspects of choreography from the most fundamental techniques to highly sophisticated artistic concerns. The Intimate Act of Choreography presents the what and how of choreography in a workable format that begins with basics - time, space, force - and moves on to the more complex issues faced by the intermediate and advanced choreographer - form, style, abstraction, compositional structures, and choreographic devices. The format of the book evolved from the idea that improvisation is a good way to learn choreography. This approach is in harmony with widely accepted dance philosophies that value the unique qualities of each individual's creativity. After discussing a concept, the authors provide exploratory work, structured improvisations, and choreographic studies that give the student a physical experience of that concept. The language is stimulating and innovative, rich in visual images that will challenge the choreographer to explore new directions in movement" -- Provided by publisher. |
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