The Art of Making Dances
by Doris Humphrey
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Author: Doris HumphreyEditor: Barbara Pollack
Illustrator: Stuyvesant Van Veen
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1991-08-01
ISBN: 0871271583
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Princeton Book Company
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Summary: 5 Stars
This is the foundation book. I have read and sometimes purchased many books on choreography, but they all are only extensions of what is presented in this book. It is said that choreography cannot be taught - you can do it or you can't. I agree that the creative inspiration cannot be taught, but the stagecraft can and that is what choreography must be built on. I have danced professionally, and been a teacher and choreographer for almost 35 years. The principles outlined by Doris Humphrey in this book apply to all forms and styles of performance dance. A must for any aspiriing choreographer and very useful for teachers.
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