More dance improvisations /

Reeve, Justine,

More dance improvisations / Justine Reeve. - xi, 187 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Introduction and how to use this book -- Warm-up games and improvisations -- Solo and duo improvisations -- Group improvisations -- Moving beyond the kinesthetic: using physical and aural improvisation tasks -- Developing improvisations.

"A resource for dance educators, workshop leaders, students, dance artists, and anyone who leads dancers in creative movement responses and choreographic practice. Includes warm-up games and tasks; solo, duo, and group improvisations and creative tasks; using aural and physical settings in dance creation; and developing improvisations. Includes appendix with choreography and dance terms"-- "More Dance Improvisations builds on the success of its predecessor, Dance Improvisations, and offers 78 brand-new activities that have been tested and refined by author Justine Reeve, a veteran dance instructor and choreographer. This text offers a wealth of creative ideas that instructors can use to help their dancers explore and experience movement. The 78 improvisation tasks and exercises support all portions of a dance class, from improvisation lessons, warm-ups and games thar stimulate creativity to choreographic tasks for creating movement material. Instructors can use the improvs for individual lessons or in developing an entire lesson plan. These new activities will provide an invaluable source of creative ideas for all dancers, including those who are exploring their own professional practice. More Dance Improvisations offers expert instruction in planning, teaching and assessing students' improvisations; a choreographic toolkit and glossary of dance and choreographic terms; step-by-step instruction and teaching tips that will save instructors preparation time; and extensions of each improv to aid further exploration and development of the improvisation skills. More Dance Improvisations promotes creativity that leads to innovative breakthroughs for students from middle school through college. It is the perfect resource to help dancers enjoy their exploration of movement and dance as they gain greater awareness of the capabilities they possess"--

9781718222427

2023007887


Improvisation in dance.

GV1781.2 / .R443 2024

792.8028 / R259m