Fifty Contemporary Choreographers (Routledge Key Guides) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415103649 ISBN 13: 9780415103640

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

Synopsis

First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Review

"[A]n impressive array of thirty-one contributors... The exemplary Introduction provided by Deborah Jowitt, amounts to a concise overview of modern dance and other movements, such as post modern dance, which are often included within that convenient, early 20th century term. A glance at the Table of Contents indicates the dazzling range of diversity among the choreographers selected for publication. [A] researcher seeking solid information on Mats Ek, Karole Armitage or Lar Lubovitch will find answers to immediate questions and guides to deeper study. This well-organized guide will find a welcome place in any reference collection devoted to the performing arts, and as television and videos make dance more accessible, reference librarians in general situations might be approached by patrons wanting to know more about Mark Morris or Matthew Bourne. "Fifty Contemporary Choreographers provides the answers. It's a gem and one that responds to a real need.." -"Broadside "Their essays offer cogent, incisive analyses of a choreographer's work. Although a reference book "Fifty Contemporary Choreographers is well worth reading straight through for a concise overview of the state of British, American, and Western European dance today. This work is recommended for collections with an interest in contemporary dance.." -"American Reference Books Annual, 2000

Synopsis

Fifty Contemporary Choreographers provides a unique guide to some of today's most important dance-makers. Each entry includes: a biographical section a chronological list of works a detailed bibliography a critical essay Thus, instead of just presenting the facts, the entries in this book locate each choreographer's style and influence within the development of contemporary dance. The range of entries is impressively broad, spanning ballet, 'contemporary' and post-modern, and has an international scope. Fifty Contemporary Choreographers is an invaluable guide for all students and critics, dancers and general readers. Contributors include: Dale Harris, Alan Robertson, Stephanie Jordan, George Dorris, Robert Giskovic, Joan Acocella, Heidi Gilpin, Ann Copper Albright, Katie Matheson Dale Harris, Alan Robertson, Stephanie Jordan, George Dorris, Robert Giskovic, Joan Acocella, Hedi Gilpin, Ann Copper Albright, Katie Matheson

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415103649
• ISBN 13: 9780415103640
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Sanders Lorna