The Intimate Act of Choreography
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A comprehensive book that covers all aspects of choreography from the most fundamental techniques to highly sophisticated artistic concerns. The Intimate Act of Choreography presents the what and how of choreography in a workable format that begins with basics- - time, space, force -- and moves on to the more complex issues faced by the intermediate and advanced choreographer -- form, style, abstraction, compositional structures, and choreographic devices. The format of the book evolved from the idea that improvisation is a good way to learn choreography. This approach is in harmony with widely accepted dance philosophies that value the unique quality of each individual\u2019s creativity. After discussing a concept, the authors provide improvisations, and choreographic studies that give the student a physical experience of that concept. The language is stimulating an innovative, rich in visual images that will challenge the choreographer to explore new directions in movement. The book is for serious dance students and professionals who are interested in both the practical and theoretical aspects of the art, dancers who are just starting to choreograph, and teachers who are seeking fresh ideas and new approaches to use with young choreographers. (A Teacher\u2019s Addendum offers suggestions on how to use the material in the classroom.) It is a guide, a text, and an extensive resource of every choreographic concept central to the art form. Review: An Essential Read for Dancers and Choreographers - I love this book. As a dancer, it has helped me understand (and thus more easily remember) choreography. As a choreographer, it has made my dances significantly more interesting (or, at any rate, less *un*interesting). As a nascent teacher of dance, it has given me exercises useful for students across the spectrum of dance experience, and especially good ones to get terrified novices moving and working together. As a native to the language of ballet, it has even helped me start to grok (and, as such, to love) modern. It is no exaggeration to say that —The Intimate Act of Choreography— has changed the way I think about dance. If you're a dance student and you're going to read only one book about dance this year, make it this one (even if you don't think of yourself as a choreographer!). Ms. Blom will not steer you wrong. 11/10 — truly a must-read for serious dancers Review: This is a college text-- - I love how it breaks down the concept of choreographing dances. It is truly mind boggling how much work goes into creating an interesting dance for which the audience might say, "that was really awesome!"" and not give a second thought to it. From this book we are learning why dance is work and what makes them good versus mediocre dances. Creating a good dance is something it's something that might be easy for some over time, but the creative process is very involved, and this gives us tools we need to do it.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 169 Reviews |
A**N
An Essential Read for Dancers and Choreographers
I love this book. As a dancer, it has helped me understand (and thus more easily remember) choreography. As a choreographer, it has made my dances significantly more interesting (or, at any rate, less *un*interesting). As a nascent teacher of dance, it has given me exercises useful for students across the spectrum of dance experience, and especially good ones to get terrified novices moving and working together. As a native to the language of ballet, it has even helped me start to grok (and, as such, to love) modern. It is no exaggeration to say that —The Intimate Act of Choreography— has changed the way I think about dance. If you're a dance student and you're going to read only one book about dance this year, make it this one (even if you don't think of yourself as a choreographer!). Ms. Blom will not steer you wrong. 11/10 — truly a must-read for serious dancers
J**S
This is a college text--
I love how it breaks down the concept of choreographing dances. It is truly mind boggling how much work goes into creating an interesting dance for which the audience might say, "that was really awesome!"" and not give a second thought to it. From this book we are learning why dance is work and what makes them good versus mediocre dances. Creating a good dance is something it's something that might be easy for some over time, but the creative process is very involved, and this gives us tools we need to do it.
K**.
A Treasure Chest Full
•The Intimate Act Of Choreography is very well written and highly informative for both Dance Student and professional Choreographer alike. •All dance concepts and details discussed are further illustrated through means of carefully planned Improvisational Drills. •A highly recommended textbook.
M**E
Comprehensive and technical read!
This is a great source of information. The writing is very technical but very comprehensive. You have to be in the mood to read this book and focus or at least for me, a lot of the information got lost. Everyone I know who has read this book has said that they fell asleep...information overload but SO worth it if you're dedicated to learning about the theory part of dance.
M**W
Engaging book
Although there may be some topics that may seem basic, I still learn more in depth about it. How to apply and why apply, I would say almost all this is covered inside and even goes more than teaching you the technical aspects of choreography but also finding yourself as a choreographer/artist. I enjoyed the exploration and improvising of the topics introduced in each chapter, this is one thing about the book one should look out for as it really helps in understanding further.
E**E
Classic in the field
Bar none the best choreography book out there. For any dance faculty teaching choreography at the college level this book is the best book in print. Buy this book! Not sure making it a required text works that well but as a resource for instructor - incomparable.
A**Z
Por fin tengo el libro!
El libro me interesaba desde hace tiempo. Tengo la versión en Kindle pero ahora ya la tengo en papel. El libro llegó a tiempo y en muy buen estado.
R**N
Academic, but helpful
I bought this book as a gift, so I don't have first-hand experience with it. I'm passing on what I've heard from the person I bought it for. This book is useful and informative, but not a quick read. That's not a bad thing, it just means you have to take your time to read it and that you'll probably read it more than once.
C**N
Magnifico
Material indispensable para coreógrafos en formación. Contenido de fácil comprensión y a la vez con mensaje claro y profundo. gracias
C**E
Great book, I recommend.
Haven't read all of it yet but there's some extremely useful information and great structure to the book for easy reading. I'd highly recommend.
M**R
Very Insightful
A very insightful look into the elements of choreography. A bit of a hard read as you must provide your undivided attention. No skimming if you expect to really learn the content. More applicable to modern dance than traditional belly dance, which is what I am studying, but well worth the read anyway.
A**A
Five Stars
Perfect! Everything including packing was absolutely amazing. Thank you!
A**I
Five Stars
Dance diploma study excellent guide
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