In "Choreographing History", historians of science, sexuality, the arts, and history itself focus on the body, merging the project of writing about the body with theoretical concerns in the writing of history. Contributors examine how bodies are historicized and presented as political, aesthetic,...
Corporealities is an important and exciting development in dance studies. As a bridge to other disciplines that have neglected dance for too long, it demands to be readby all who have an interest in cultural studies, gender or performance.
Massenet possessed a natural sense of graceful melody in a distinctively French style. In Manon he used leading themes and experimented with having the dialogue not sung in the usual recitativo secco but spoken over a slightly orchestrated accompaniment. The opera's continuing success attests to the...
From flamboyant flamenco to the ballet, Swan Lake, discover the different aspects of dance including costume, make-up, storytelling and musical accompaniment. In-depth facts and stunning photographs make this a perfect resource for projects, reference and discovery.
Noi e la Musica 1 è il primo volume di un ampio progetto dedicato all'Educazione Musicale nella Scuola Primaria.
Il sussidio, che comprende un Testo-guida per l'educatore (con 2 CD allegati) ed un Testo operativo per l'alunno, è suddiviso in 6 sezioni (Ascolto, Movimento, Suonare, Parlare,...
Paperback: 96 pages
(26 Oct 2004)
Language English
ISBN / Barcode: 9781852731038
Rush was the first group piece made by Akram Khan, already a celebrated and exciting young solo performer, whose unique Contemporary Kathak style had won critical and popular acclaim. Rush was pivotal in establishing Khan's own company and launched him on a meteoric and international career. In 2003...
The art of character dancing in classical ballet is now almost lost, but when this unique book was first published in Russia in 1939 it still thrived. The authors, all brilliant character dancers themselves, were teachers at the Kirov Ballet and its school, and were establishing a five-year course...
La danza classica raggiunge il massimo fulgore con il balletto ottocentesco, in cui tocca i più alti livelli di originalità contenutistica, di complessità compositiva e di perfezione formale. Questi risultati sono il frutto di una lenta maturazione avvenuta nel corso del Settecento, quando la...
Le ballerine sono bravissime a danzare sulle punte, si circondano di cose belle come abiti scintillanti, splendidi fermagli per le acconciature, profumi e trucchi raffinati. Ecco un album illustrato, ironico e divertente, che unisce narrazione e suggerimenti per giochi e attività a tema. Età di...
All players need is a willingness to have fun and experience the joys of interacting with others. A dramatic game is not the same as a staged drama or play. It is a dynamic form of play in which you give dramatic expression to something you imagine. Drama games are relaxing and playful.