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Aerial Dance
Aerial Dance is the first book (and DVD) to showcase this newest dance genre. The book traces the historical roots of this latest art form, which is rapidly gaining in popularity. It also defines its place in the lineage of modern dance and addresses aesthetics, philosophical approaches to teaching, and safety issues.
Aerial Dance will be of great interest to all those associated with or attracted to this emerging art form. Whether a novice or professional, a practitioner or educator, they will learn from those who helped shape aerial dance into what it is today.
Through this book and DVD package, readers will
- gain insight from essays written by leading choreographers in the field;
- gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for aerial dance choreography through “Look Up!” features that provide cross-references to video performance clips on the DVD; and
- view high-quality photographs that illustrate the origins of aerial dance.
Part I details the evolution of aerial dance and its place in a postmodern world. It delves into the aesthetics of aerial dance and the differences between this genre and circus-based aerial arts.
Part II presents a variety of essays from many of the top artists in the field who provide insight into their own approaches to aerial dance. The book also presents a variety of teaching applications, including ideas for working with special populations and related art forms.
Part III is all about safety, including injury prevention, rigging, other safety-related issues. This part helps readers understand anatomical and physiological issues regarding safety.
Note that Aerial Dance is not meant as an instruction book in choreographing or executing aerial dance moves. No book can ensure safe rigging or keep a dancer from falling. Those who are interested in learning and practicing aerial dance must first find a skilled and experienced teacher. The appendix includes contact information on aerial dancers, teachers, festivals, and aerial dance equipment.
Readers will find great insight and direction from seasoned experts in this innovative dance form. Aerial Dance captures the passion of the genre and helps readers appreciate the creative possibilities it offers.
Finally, a much needed aerial dance book that covers its historical roots and place in the lineage of modern dance with writings from the movers and shakers that helped mould this new art form.
Additional Information
144 pages
Contents
Chapter 1. Aerial Dance in a Post-Modern World
Chapter 2. Flight Path: The Evolution of Aerial Dance
Chapter 3. Air Craft: The Aesthetics of Aerial Dance
Chapter 4. Bird’s-Eye View: Essays from the Field
Chapter 5.Flight Instructions
Chapter 6. Custom Designed Flights: Other Applications
Chapter 7. Injury Prevention: Understanding the Anatomy and Physiology of
Chapter 8. Rigging for Aerial Dance
Developer / Author(s)
Jayne Bernasconi and Nancy Smith
Editor(s)
N/A
| Product Code / ISBN |
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| ISBN13 (if applicable) |
9780736073967 |
| Issue / Publication Date |
Jun 2008 |
| Product / Publication Type |
Paperback |
| Developer / Lead Author |
Jayne Bernasconi and Nancy Smith |
| Model / Edition |
1 |
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