Reflections on Dance and Dance Art

朱培科Jinan University Press · ChinaOct 2023

Rating 3.0
Word count
130K words
Chapters
31
ISBN
9787566830982

Tags

Film and Television Teaching PatternsStage ArtArt EducationBody ExpressionTeaching ReflectionArtistic Passion

Summary

This manuscript presents the author's reflections on the practice of dance art teaching over 20 years of dance education, covering dance performance, creation, and teaching research. It includes the author's understanding of dance, personal dance sentiments, and views on dance literature, with every line expressing a deep love for dance art. The author's insights into dance, analysis of dance performance, and exploration of teaching methods and principles offer valuable reference for dance educators and researchers.

Editor's review

Dance Thoughts and Dance Art is the culmination of years of teaching practice and theoretical reflection by dance educator Professor Zhu Peike, published by Jinan University Press. This book is not a mere technical guide to dance but a theoretical work that deeply explores the essence of dance art, teaching philosophy, and creative thinking. With his profound professional foundation and rich teaching experience, Professor Zhu Peike elevates dance from bodily language to the level of culture and philosophical inquiry. The book systematically sorts out the historical context, aesthetic characteristics, choreographic principles, and teaching methods of dance art, with particular emphasis on dance as a non-verbal language for emotional expression and cultural transmission.

From an editorial perspective, the book's value lies in its unique combination of theoretical construction and practical guidance. It breaks away from the limitations of traditional dance textbooks that focus on movement breakdown, guiding readers to ponder "why we dance" and "how to achieve deeper expression through dance." The discussion of dance ontology, the analysis of dance's relationship with sister arts such as music, literature, and drama, and the reflection on the current state of contemporary dance education all reflect the author's forward-looking vision and critical thinking. The writing is clear and evocative; even non-professional readers can appreciate the charm and depth of dance art.

For dance practitioners, this book provides valuable theoretical frameworks and teaching inspiration; for art enthusiasts, it is a window into understanding the connotation of dance art. It emphasizes that dance is not only a bodily skill but also a flow of thought and a sedimentation of culture—a stance that makes this book stand out among many dance books and gives it lasting reading and reference value.

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Reading tips

  1. Start with the chapter that interests you most (e.g., choreography, teaching, or aesthetics), then read systematically once you have established connections
  2. Read alongside viewing specific dance works to compare and deepen your understanding of the theoretical points
  3. Take notes on the historical and theoretical sections to help map the development of dance art

About the publisher

Jinan University Press China · Founded in 1989

Jinan University Press is a comprehensive university press known for publishing in language and writing, history and culture, and medicine. Judging from the 2,481 titles in the database, its publishing focuses on language and writing research, the compilation of unearthed documents, Chinese culture and Eastern philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine, and grassroots medical standards. Representative books include the Chinese Dictionary (Second Edition), the series on the collected interpretation and modern translation of Warring States documents from the Language Services Series and the series on the language of unearthed documents, Chinese Cultural Psychology (6th Edition), Illustrated Compendium of Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Techniques, and Construction and Technical Standards for Standardized Bronchoscopy Rooms in Primary-Level Pediatrics. In terms of authors, scholars such as Zhu Cheng, Zhang Yujin, Wang Fengyan, Zheng Hong, Cao Hui and Ma Zhiguo form its author base in language and documents, cultural psychology, and traditional Chinese medicine. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes the collected interpretation and modern translation of unearthed documents and language service research, while also systematically organizing cultural psychology and medical techniques. Public information on specific matters such as overseas Chinese-language education is limited and is therefore not elaborated here.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 作者简介
  3. 前言
  4. 第一章 遵道
  5. 第一节 舞道
  6. 第二节 师道
  7. 第三节 育道
  8. 第四节 情道
  9. 第二章 文舞
  10. 第一节 谐音释舞
  11. 第二节 文化属性
  12. 第三节 舞体结构
  13. 第四节 情态空间
  14. 第三章 舞思
  15. 第一节 思想之光
  16. 第二节 舞意之念
  17. 第三节 舞蹈艺术的三重性
  18. 第四节 艺术化舞蹈教育
  19. 第四章 传道之痕
  20. 第一节 创造意识的培养
  21. 第二节 即兴教学
  22. 第三节 爬滚训练
  23. 第四节 双人舞训练
  24. 第五节 群舞训练
  25. 第六节 舞台的自我实现
  26. 第五章 舞艺
  27. 第一节 创编之悟
  28. 第二节 作品之思
  29. 第三节 传承之本
  30. 第四节 舞蹈评论
  31. 参考文献

FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers with no dance background at all? The book focuses on the theory, thinking, and teaching of dance art rather than basic movement instruction. Readers without a dance background can gain a deep understanding and appreciation of dance art from it, but if you expect to learn specific movements, that is not its focus.
Does the book analyze specific dance genres? The author uses Chinese and foreign dance phenomena and works as examples, but the book's core is the common principles, aesthetics, and educational ideas across dance genres, not a monograph on any particular genre (such as ballet or folk dance).
Is this book helpful for dance postgraduate exams or academic research? Very helpful. The book provides a systematic theoretical framework for dance studies, clear academic viewpoints, and reflection on cutting-edge issues, offering important theoretical reference and inspiration for academic research and thesis writing in the field of dance.

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About the author

朱培科 Author

Zhu Peike is an author about whom little public information is available. At present, only one work by this author is known, Wusi Wuyi (Thoughts on Dance, Art of Dance), which is commonly classified under film and television. Judging from the title, the book pairs reflection on dance with discussion of technique, suggesting that it touches on both dance concepts and bodily expression and stage presentation, in a style that may blend essayistic commentary with practical observation. Because the author's biography, nationality, and dates of birth and death cannot be confirmed, the background and intellectual context of the writing are difficult to examine in detail, and only the work itself can be considered. Its placement in the film and television category suggests that the discussion may involve the relationship between dance and moving images, or between stage and camera, and may comment on related artistic practice. Overall, this single known work is the best starting point for readers who wish to understand Zhu Peike's thinking, ideally read in the context of the intersection between dance and film.