Learning About Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment

by Nora Ambrosio

New Ninth Edition Now Available! Learning about Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment introduces students to the exciting, daring, ever-changing, and dynamic world of dance. Learning about Dance invites readers to experience the artistry and excitement of the dance world. The publication presents all aspects of dance as an art form, including chapters the choreographer; the dancer; the audience; different dance genres, including ballet, modern and contemporary dance and dance/theatre, jazz, musical theatre dance, tap, world dance, social dance, improvisation, creative movement; dance in education, and careers in dance. Available in print and eBook formats, Learning about Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment : To view Teaching Students To Interpret and Critique Dance Webinar .

243 pages, Paperback

Published June 22, 2018

About the author

Nora Ambrosio, Professor and Chairperson of The Dance Department at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, received her M.F.A. in Dance from Smith College in Massachusetts. At Slippery Rock University since 1988, Ms. Ambrosio has been instrumental in developing their highly acclaimed dance program. In addition to serving as chairperson, Ms. Ambrosio teaches Dance History, Dance Composition, Teaching of Dance and Senior Synthesis. She has also served as the Artistic Director of Slippery Rock University Dance Theatre. In 1989, she developed Learning about Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment for Slippery Rock University’s Liberal Studies program.