Dance improvisation, the intriguing phenomenon of the creative
process alive in the moving body, exists powerfully, sublimely -
lending insight, solving problems, allowing moments of
transcendence, diversion, and delight. Flourishing especially since
the postmodern movement of the 1960s, it has come into its own in
the performing arts. While there are many books containing ideas
for developing improvisations, few have tackled the difficult
questions: "What is dance improvisation?" "How does it work?" or
"What is its body of knowledge?"
"The Moment of Movement" goes beyond lists of improvisations and
into the heart of improvising. As in their previous book, "The
Intimate Act of Choreography," the authors pursue both the
philosophical and the practical. They begin by examining the
creative process as it applies to movement and especially the
kinesthetic way in which the body knows and uses movement. They
answer the often unstated and pertinent questions of the novice;
investigate the particular skills and traits needed by the leader;
consider ways of working with specific populations; and provide
challenging material for advanced movers. They discuss the use of
music, and the specific situation of improvisation in performance.
For leaders who want to design their own improvisations, they trace
the evolution of an idea into an actual content and structure. They
also address the controversial issue of the legitimacy of
improvisation in an academic curriculum. A final chapter presents
hundreds of improvs and improv ideas, grouped into units and
cross-referenced.
"The Moment of Movement" is not tied to any one point of view. The
authors' presentation of a broad range of material is flexible
enough for use by choreographers, directors, educators, and
therapists. In its perceptive investigation of the experiential and
conceptual aspects of dance improvisation, this book articulates
the ephemeral.
General
Imprint: |
University of Pittsburgh Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 1988 |
Authors: |
L.Tarin Chaplin
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Dimensions: |
230 x 150mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8229-5405-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
General
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LSN: |
0-8229-5405-2 |
Barcode: |
9780822954057 |
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