Dancers Talking Dance Critical Evaluation in the Choreography Class

Name: Dancers Talking Dance Critical Evaluation in the Choreography Class
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ISBN: 9780873226677

ISBN-10: 0873226674

ISBN-13: 9780873226677

Edition: 1996

Authors: Larry Lavender

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Dancers Talking Dance describes how to teach students to formulate critical responses to the dances they see, create, and perform.Written for teachers and dancers at all levels, the book outlines a five-step, systematic approach to critical evaluation. To bring the approach to life the author interweaves practical, how-to examples with explanations of the theories underlying each step. Readers will learn how to help students observe, describe, analyze, write, and talk more effectively about dances and other works of art. These skills will enhance students` choreography and improvisation experiences.Dancers Talking Dance features many practical tools to help readers use the book to develop…

Book details

List price: $29.00
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 1/26/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English




Perspectives on Critical Evaluation in Dance Education



Criticism Within the Choreography Class



The Subjective Response



The Problem of Using Predetermined Criteria



The Problem of Relying on Artists' Intentions



Teacher Myths About Critical Evaluation



The ORDER Approach to Critical Evaluation



Observation



Reflection



Discussion



Evaluation



Recommendations for Revisions



Implementation of the ORDER Approach



Skill Level Distinctions in Choreography Courses



Potential Obstacles to Critical Evaluation