Costume in Motion: A Guide to Collaboration for Costume Design and Choreography

"Costume in Motion" is a comprehensive guide to the collaboration process between costume designers and choreographers, featuring interviews, case studies, and photography. It explores the challenges and opportunities of designing for the body in motion and provides examples of successful collaborations in contemporary and modern dance. The book is designed for costume design and choreography students and artists.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 218 pages
\n Publication date: 26 May 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
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Costume in Motion is a comprehensive guide that delves into every aspect of the collaborative process between costume designers and choreographers, offering a diverse range of approaches to the creation of a dance piece. Through in-depth interviews with over 40 choreographers and designers, comprehensive case studies of works by renowned dance companies, and stunning original photography, the book explores the unique challenges and creative opportunities inherent in designing for the body in motion. Filled with examples of successful collaborations across contemporary and modern dance, as well as a wide array of other styles, Costume in Motion serves as a valuable resource for costume designers and choreographers, providing them with a deeper understanding of the field from the perspective of their counterparts.

Designed as a valuable addition to the curriculum for undergraduate or graduate courses in costume design or choreography, the book also offers valuable insights to artists at any stage of their careers who seek to enhance their collaboration skills in dance.

\n Weight: 818g\n
Dimension: 249 x 278 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780815366874\n \n