Milestones in Dance History

A textbook for dance history and world dance units, designed for classroom use, covering key trends, moments, and emerging forms in dance history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Dance has a rich and varied history, with many different trends, moments, and emerging forms throughout its evolution. This book provides an episodic account of these key trends, moments, and emerging forms, aimed at students studying dance history and world dance units on undergraduate Dance and Dance Studies BA/BfA degrees.

Designed specifically for week-by-week classroom use, this textbook offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the history of dance. It covers a wide range of dance styles and periods, from ancient civilizations to contemporary movements, and includes examples from around the world.

Each chapter of the book focuses on a specific theme or period, providing students with a clear understanding of the key developments and influences that shaped dance throughout history. The text is accompanied by illustrations, photographs, and diagrams to help illustrate the concepts and movements discussed.

In addition to its academic value, this book is also a valuable resource for dancers and dance enthusiasts alike. It offers insight into the creative process and the historical context of dance, and can inspire and motivate students to explore further the rich and diverse world of dance.

Whether you are a student, teacher, or simply a lover of dance, this book is an essential guide to the history and evolution of this beautiful art form.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 216 x 139 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032029405