Dance Studies: The Basics

The Basics

by Jo Butterworth

A concise introduction to the study of dance ranging from the practical aspects such as technique and choreography to more theoretical considerations such as aesthetic appreciation and the place of dance in different cultures. This book answers questions such






Featuring a glossary, chronology of dance history and list of useful websites, this book is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in the study of dance.

226 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2011

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad introduction to dance at all. It feels light because it's meant to be - it's really just an intro, just the basics. There are other books (referenced frequently in this one) meant to flesh out the examples given here.

[GJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t know why the editor of this book (and a few others in this series) have such a specifically British focus and (even worse) address the reader as if they were a young student in the British university system. But I’d read more by this author