Reading Dance: The Birth of Choreology

Rudolf Benesh, Joan Benesh

Souvenir Press, 1983 - Performing Arts - 139 pages

Contents

• The History of Choreology: 5
• The Meaning of Choreology: 12
• Application to Ballet: 18
• An Introduction to Modern Dance: 62
• Introduction to Pas de Deux and Partner Work: 69
• Introduction to Scoring and Group Work: 77
• An Introduction to Folk Dance: 89
• Introduction to Composition: 95
• An Introduction to Indian Dance: 104
• Copyright and Choreography: 114
• Notation Versus Film and Video Tape: 120
• Notation and Language: 126
• Educational and Professional Approach: 133

Bibliographic information

• Title: Reading Dance: The Birth of Choreology; Birth of Choreology; Condor book
• Authors: Rudolf Benesh, Joan Benesh
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Souvenir Press, 1983
• ISBN: 0285649760, 9780285649767
• Length: 139 pages
• Subjects: Performing Arts / Dance / Choreography & Dance Notation; Performing Arts / Dance / General