Download or read book Stars of the Contemporary Ballet written by Daniel S. Sorine and published by . This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Ballet written by Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 1013 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nearly four hundred and fifty years in, ballet still resonates-though the stages have become international, and the dancers, athletes far removed from noble amateurs. While vibrations from the form's beginnings clearly resound, much has transformed. Nowadays ballet dancers aspire to work across disciplines with choreographers who value a myriad of abilities. Dance theorists and historians make known possibilities and polemics in lieu of notating dances verbatim, and critics do the daily work of recording performance histories and interviewing artists. Ideas circulate, questions arise, and discussions about how to resist ballet's outmoded traditions take precedence. In the dance community, calls for innovation have defined palpable shifts in ballet's direction and resultantly we have arrived at a new moment in its history that is unquestionably recognized as a genre onto its own: Contemporary Ballet. An aspect of this recent discipline is that its dancemakers, more often than not, seek to reorient the viewer by celebrating what could be deemed vulnerabilities, re-construing ideals of perfection, problematizing the marginalized/mainstream dichotomy, bringing audiences closer in to observe, and letting the art become an experience rather than a distant object preciously guarded out of reach. Hence, the practice of ballet is moving to become a less-mediated and more active process in many circumstances. Performers and audiences alike are challenged, and while convention is still omnipresent, choices are being made. For some, this approach has been drawn on for decades, and for others it signifies a changing of the guard, yet however we arrive there, the conclusion is the same: Contemporary Ballet is not a style. That is to say, it is not a trend, phase, or fashionable term that will fade, rather it is a clear period in ballet's time deserved of investigation. And it is into this moment that we enter"--
Download or read book Stars of the Ballet and Dance in Performance Photographs written by Fred Fehl and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Stars of Dance written by Ian Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Black Ballerinas written by Misty Copeland and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes an illustrated nonfiction collection celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage. As a young girl living in a motel with her mother and her five siblings, Misty Copeland didn’t have a lot of exposure to ballet or prominent dancers. She was sixteen when she saw a black ballerina on a magazine cover for the first time. The experience emboldened Misty and told her that she wasn’t alone—and her dream wasn’t impossible. In the years since, Misty has only learned more about the trailblazing women who made her own success possible by pushing back against repression and racism with their talent and tenacity. Misty brings these women’s stories to a new generation of readers and gives them the recognition they deserve. With an introduction from Misty about the legacy these women have had on dance and on her career itself, this book delves into the lives and careers of women of color who fundamentally changed the landscape of American ballet from the early 20th century to today.
Download or read book Ten Dancers written by Holly Brubach and published by William Morrow &Company. This book was released on 1982 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To the large and devoted American ballet audience [of the 1980s], the names of these ten dancers are among the most magical--stars at the peak of their fame. Dance photographer Pierre Petitjean has captured in 200 poetic and candid pictures the real people behind their theatrical presences. Petitjean is mesmerized by the dance in the same way that Degas was, and his lens can make one 'see' dance as the painter's brush could. His fascination is with the totality of dance, its many facets both away from the footlights and in performance. He has traveled with these dancers for months at a time, in Europe and in the United States, to see them at home and far from home, in class and in rehearsal, in the electric final moments backstage before curtain time. He has succeeded in revealing the extraordinary transformation from person to performer that is the dancer's way of life. Here are Patricia McBride and Peter Martins of the New York City Ballet; Anthony Dowell, Natalia Makarova, Alexander Godunov, Cynthia Gregory, Fernando Bujones, and Martine Van Hamel of the American Ballet theatre; and Patrick Dupond and Ghislaine Thesmar of the Paris Opera Ballet. You will see them behind the scenes and in pictures that record the fleeting moments of great performance which dancers must perpetually re-create. Their biographies, based on personal interviews with Holly Brubach, display the individuality of each of them, which is as striking as the passion they share for their difficult art. By juxtaposing the public and private sides of these stars of contemporary ballet, [this book] doubly illuminates the art. After seeing Pierre Petitjean's photographs, no one can watch these or even other dancers without a sharply heightened sense of what they bring to each dazzling appearance on the stage. In Holly Brubach's words, 'lf the story these pictures tell has a moral, it is that dancing isn't the mystical business it's so often made out to be, that ballet, for all its romantic illusion, is in fact a carefully conceived plan. Like architecture, it takes into account physical limitations and the law of gravity. Ballet may fulfill our longing to be other than we are, and, at the same time, make us realize how fine it is to be human. It is that contradiction which lies at the heart of great performances and of these pictures.'"--Jacket.
Download or read book Discovering Dance written by Gayle Kassing and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2024 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovering Dance is the premier introductory dance text for high school students. It helps students grasp the foundational concepts of dance and explore movement activities from the perspectives of a dancer, a choreographer, and an observer.
Download or read book The Art of Movement written by Ken Browar and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning celebration of movement and dance in hundreds of breathtaking photographs by the creative team behind NYC Dance Project. The Art of Movement is an exquisite collection of photographs by well-known dance photographers Ken Browar and Deborah Ory that capture the movement, flow, energy, and grace of many of the most accomplished dancers in the world. Featured are more than 70 dancers from companies including American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Martha Graham Dance Company, Boston Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Abraham in Motion, and many more. Accompanying the photographs are intimate and inspiring words from the dancers, as well as from choreographers and artistic directors on what dance means to them.
Download or read book In the Company of Stars written by Gerard Uferas and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gerard Uferas spent a year with the Paris Opera Ballet family, and his photographs lead readers into the private world of the Opera Garnier, Paris’s landmark opera house. He took his camera backstage, into the wings, the practice halls named after the great figures in the history of ballet, and the ornate neo-Baroque foyer where the dancers gather to warm up before each performance. His images retrace the constant work, sometimes trying, often exhilarating, that fills the days at the ballet, revealing the concentration that precedes a dancer’s entrance on to the stage, the poise and gestures, the moments of exertion and of rest. Uferas reveals the secrets of a usually cloistered world, documenting the toil, the dedication, and the months of preparation that culminate in moments of breathtaking beauty on the stage. By capturing forever the ephemeral art of the dance, the photographer has created an enduring homage to the otherwise fleeting professional lives of the dancers. The result is an art that transcends both dance and photography; a unique partnership with its own exquisite choreography.
Download or read book The Ballet Book written by Deborah Bowes and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2018-09-22 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This comprehensive guide... helps youngsters who love ballet to understand the hard work and commitment involved in classical dance training." -- School Library Journal (of the first edition) "A detailed, practical guide for serious ballet students... To balance collections heavy on colorful ballet books for browsers with stars in their eyes, here's a guide for ballet students who are ready to get down to work." -- Booklist (of the first edition) Prepared in conjunction with Canada's National Ballet School, The Ballet Book is the definitive instructional resource for children who are beginning to explore the possibilities and delights of ballet. The Ballet Book is an inspirational motivator, an exceptional teaching aid, and an ideal companion for students. Now it has all-new photographs in color and a text more suited to contemporary young dancers. The book illustrates in meticulous detail -- and through more than 100 photographs -- every position, step and pose involved in barre work, pointe work, alignment, classical ballet poses, attitudes, allegros, batteries, pirouettes and arabesques. Age-appropriate and comprehensive, it is a motivational guide, with information on deciding to dance; finding a teacher; musical accompaniment; finding the ideal studio; what to wear and grooming; positions, steps and poses; and exercises and nutrition. Historical highlights and modern opportunities complete this comprehensive book. The Ballet Book is a strong guide for both boys and girls.
Download or read book Generation written by and published by UM Libraries. This book was released on 1950 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adams Resume Almanac written by Richard J Wallace and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 1224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revised edition of the most comprehensive resume guide on the market! A must for the successful job search, The Adams Resume Almanac, 2nd Edition contains everything a candidate needs to know in order to craft a compelling, job-winning resume. Whether a first-time job hunter starting with a blank page, or a seasoned professional with a long story to tell, the candidate will find 600 examples of resumes appropriate to every situation.
Download or read book The New York Times Dance Reviews 2000 written by New York Times Staff and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2001 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology examines Love's Labours Lost from a variety of perspectives and through a wide range of materials. Selections discuss the play in terms of historical context, dating, and sources; character analysis; comic elements and verbal conceits; evidence of authorship; performance analysis; and feminist interpretations. Alongside theater reviews, production photographs, and critical commentary, the volume also includes essays written by practicing theater artists who have worked on the play. An index by name, literary work, and concept rounds out this valuable resource.
Download or read book Star Observer Magazine January 2016 written by Elias Jahshan and published by Star Observer. This book was released on 2015-12-16 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Actors and Performers Yearbook 2021 written by and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work on stage, screen and radio. It is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the actor. With several new articles and commentaries, Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2021 features aspects of the profession not previously covered, as well as continuing to provide valuable insight into auditions, interviews and securing work alongside a casting calendar and financial issues. This is a valuable professional tool in an industry where contacts and networking are key to career survival. All listings have been updated alongside fresh advice from industry experts.
Download or read book Great Ballet Stars in Historic Photographs written by Parmenia Migel and published by Constable. This book was released on 1985 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet written by Gail Grant and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions also included.
