The Dance

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.0
Word count
548K words
Chapters
55

Tags

English Originals Dance ArtBody ExpressionSlow ReadingIllustrated GuideAppreciation GuideRhythm and SoundPopular NarrativeTraditional AestheticsCultural ChangeFolk Customs

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Dance by Anna Pavlova, Daniel Gregory Mason, and Ivan NarodnyAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure, Release Date: Mar 20, 2019

Editor's review

Co-authored by Anna Pavlova, Daniel Gregory Mason, and Ivan Narodny, this public-domain ebook belongs to the subject of dance art and is made available by Project Gutenberg. Its value lies in elevating dance from mere stage performance to the level of artistic appreciation and cultural discussion, offering insight into the formal beauty of dance as well as the relationship between dance and music, and between dance and bodily expression. The content serves as supplementary reading for introductions to dance and general arts education, and is especially suited to readers interested in classical ballet and the performing arts who wish to dip in during spare moments. As an electronic edition of a public-domain text in English, reading should focus on grasping the general meaning and following the thread of argument rather than on textual collation. In length and format it suits thematic reading or broadening one's interests, and should not be used as a systematic textbook.

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Reading tips

  1. First read through the table of contents and introduction to grasp the book's main angles on dance.
  2. While reading, consult ballet or dance performance videos to help understand the descriptions.
  3. Take brief notes on unfamiliar terms and look them up together after finishing.
  4. Read in sections by theme, focusing on one artistic question at a time.

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book a dance teaching manual? No. It leans toward cultural and aesthetic discussion of dance art rather than movement training or instructional steps. If you need technical training guidance, look for a professional textbook; this book is suited to broadening your understanding and appreciation of dance art.
Can I read this book if my English is not good? This is an English-language public-domain text written in a fairly traditional discursive style. Readers with basic English can use a dictionary or a parallel translation, focusing on the overall argument; for easier reading, start with a general Chinese-language introduction to dance as a stepping stone.
What reading settings does this book suit? It suits light reading in general arts education, to be dipped into before or after a performance, or as part of thematic interest reading. Being a public-domain ebook, it is also suited to reading in segments on electronic devices without needing to finish it in one sitting.

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