Contemporary Sport Management

by Paul M. Pedersen, Janet Parks, Jerome Quarterman

History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approach provides an in-depth look at dance from the dawn of time through the 20th century. Using an investigative approach, this book presents the who, what, when, where, why, & how of dance history in relation to other arts & to historical, political, & social events. In so doing, this text provides a number of ways to create, perceive, & respond to the history of dance through integrated arts & technology. This study of dancers, dances, & dance works within an interactive arts, culture, & technology environment is supported by the National Standards in dance, arts education, social studies, & technology education.History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approach has four parts. Part I explains the tools used to capture dance from the past. Part II begins a chronological study of dance, beginning with its origins & moving through ancient civilizations & the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Part III covers dance from the 17th to the 20th century, including dance at court, dance from court to theater, romantic to classical ballet, & dance in the United States. Part IV focuses on 20th-century American dance, highlighting influences on American ballet & modern dance as it emerged, matured, & evolved during that century. History of Dance: An Interactive Arts Approach includes the following features:• Chapter outlines that present topics covered in each chapter• Opening scenarios to set the scene & introduce each time period• Explorations of dancers, choreographers, & other personalities• Explorations of the dances & significant choreography & dance literature of each time period• History Highlight boxes containing unusual facts, events, & details to bring history to life • History Trivia, providing insights into how dance relates to the history, art, & society of the time period• Web sites to encourage further expl

480 pages, Hardcover

Published October 21, 2010