Dance Appreciation is a book that explores how to understand and think about dance in all of its various contexts, including ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. It provides a brief history of dance, engaging insight into the social, cultural, aesthetic, and kinetic aspects of various forms of dance, and includes resources such as summaries, charts, timelines, discussion questions, movement prompts, and an online companion website to foster awareness and appreciation for dance. \n Format: Paperback / softback\n Length: 296 pages\n Publication date: 01 October 2020\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd\n Dance Appreciation is an exhilarating journey into comprehending and analyzing dance in all its diverse manifestations. This captivating book unfolds a concise history of dance, delving into the social, cultural, aesthetic, and kinetic aspects of various dance forms. Dedicated chapters cover ballet, modern, tap, jazz, and hip-hop dance, accompanied by summaries, charts, timelines, discussion questions, movement prompts, and an online companion website, all meticulously crafted to enhance awareness and appreciation of dance across various contexts. This abundant resource uncovers the captivating history that contributes to the richness and entertainment value of dance, while also answering the profound questions of why we dance and how we dance. Written with both novice and experienced dancers in mind, Dance Appreciation empowers readers to acquire critical knowledge and engage in thoughtful discourse about dance as a captivating form of entertainment and artistic expression.\n Weight: 672g\n Dimension: 173 x 244 x 19 (mm)\n ISBN-13: 9780367184032\n \n