Experiencing Dance: From Student to Dance Artist
Experiencing Dance: From Student to Dance Artist will walk your students through the process of becoming well-rounded dancers and deepen their understanding of dance as an art form.\ Systematic in its approach, Experiencing Dance: From Student to Dance Artist places teachers in the roles of facilitators who encourage critical thinking and student involvement in the learning process. This text is designed for students who have had some dance experience and are interested in exploring the art...
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In this text for students who have had some experience in dance, Scheff, a dance educator, presents 45 self-paced lessons, plus guidelines for building a portfolio, that will help students understand dance as an art form, create and perform dances, evaluate and critique dance, and understand cultural influences on dance. Each chapter includes objectives, three or four lessons, portfolio items, and a quiz. The book offers a complete curriculum progression that can also be used to supplement an existing curriculum. B&w photos and drawings are included. There is no subject index. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
1Surveying your instrument : body at work32Warming up and cooling down : personal rituals193Choosing a dance form that suits you : identity search314Learning more than steps : no such thing as a dumb dancer415Expressing ideas and emotions : one movement is worth a thousand words576Changing movement to dance : dance as an art form697Connecting to community and tradition : dance as a cultural, historical, and social form818Assembling the tools : creating dances979Crafting your dance : choreography11110Showcasing your work : curtain up, lights on13311Learning to dance in different ways : your training14912Dealing with realities : actions that can help you become a better performer16113Learning from the works of others : expanding your horizons17514Strutting your stuff : sharing your art form18515Developing your portfolio as a marketing tool : next steps197
