Dance Composition Basics

Synopsis

A book and DVD package on dance creation, featuring selected portions of original dance compositions by two noted choreographers. The works of Alonzo King (Chants and Dreamer) and Dwight Rhoden (Verge) are recorded and analyzed to sequence the choreographic process. Students are able to witness a progression that takes place from conceiving and refining an idea to improvising and solving movement problems, to shaping and performing dances. The methods featured can be applied to a variety of dance styles including ballet, modern, and jazz. Each of the 27 lessons serves as a starting point that encourages novice dancers to embark on their own attemtps at choreography with more confidence.

The DVD supplements the written instruction by showing dancers as they solve movement problems, and choreographers as they mould their works from conception to stage performance. DVD footage also captures the decision-making and problem-solving tactics used by each choreographer.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2006

Year of production

2006

Documentation

The DVD supports a 184-page book.

Subjects

Dance

Keywords

choreography; dance teaching

Credits

Contributor

Alonzo King; Dwight Rhoden

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£29.00

Availability

Sale

Year

2006

Distributor

Name

Human Kinetics (Europe)

Email

custserv@hkeurope.com

Web

http://www.humankinetics.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0113 255 5665

Fax

0113 255 5885

Address

107 Bradford Road
Stanningley
Leeds
LS28 6AT

Notes

A US company with a UK affiliate specialising in educational materials including DVDs, videotapes and CD-ROMs dealing with all aspects of physical activity including fitness, physical education, sport management, sports medicine, aquatics, dance and kinesiology. Human Kinetics also organises a rolling programme of free, online webinars which cover a variety of topics such as sports, coaching, health, fitness, nutrition, training, physical education, recreation and more. These are recorded for on-demand online viewing after the event. See http://www.humankinetics.com/webinars.