Appreciating Dance, 4th Edition, is a concise, thorough, and accurate history and current picture of all forms of dance. It gives a brief biography of many of the notable dancers and choreographers who have contributed to each form of dance, and provides, in a nutshell, the information needed to expand the enjoyment of performance. It also details the development of dance from its earliest beginnings, and covers the intersection of dance and religion, social dance, ballet, modern dance, tap, jazz, film and theatrical dance, and contemporary dance. This edition has been revised throughout and includes a new last chapter “Dance in the New Millennium.” Adding to its usefulness are lists of Social Dances of Europe and America, Basic Ballet Terminology, Hollywood Movie Musicals, and Dance Organizations, as well as Suggested Readings and Filmographies.

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Contents:
1. Origins and Definitions
2. Dance and Religion
3. Social Dance
4. Bugaku and Ballet: From Royal Courts to Theatrical Dance
5. Modern Dance: New Voices, New Ideas
6. Tap, Jazz, Musical and Film Dance: The American Originals
7. Careers in Dance
8. Dance in the New Millennium

ISBN 9780871273185
160 pages paperbound
PBC0043 $29.95

About the Author: Harriet R. Lihs is Associate Professor of Dance at Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas. A graduate of the High School of Performing Arts in New York City, she received a BA and MA from the University of Iowa, and an MFA from Smith College.