Books in the Choreography and Dance Studies Series series

A collection of interviews and research aimed at understanding how women in dance relate to, and create dance through institutions, individual and group choreography and education. Aims to understand feminism in the context of the practical and theoretical dance issues.

The author follows the life of Louis Horst, a key figure in American modern dance. The narrative is interspersed with photographs and illustrations.

Ailey's choreography caused shock waves in the dance world of 1958 and continues to move audiences deeply. Diverse contributors discuss the impact of Ailey and his company on American Modern Dance.

A collection of the verbal language of dance practitioners and researchers. This work presents people in dance, what they do, their movement, their sound and the space in which they work - from the standpoint of performers, choreographers, audiences and teachers.

In this collection of writings each contributor highlights Bodenwieser's achievements from a different perspective, with reminiscences from her pupils and company members, together with scholarly studies.

This text examines the revolution in American dance between 1932 and 1992, aiming to evoke the excitement of this period of change and describing the roles of key creative personalities such as Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman, Jose Limon and Hanya Holm.

A lively dialogue has evolved between the dance professionals in the United States and Europe, and their counterparts in Asia and the Pacific Rim. This work documents the relationship.

This triple biography encompasses the Christensen brothers' Mormon pioneer heritage, the circumstances that led them to enter vaudeville with a ballet act, and the rise and fall, especially in the American West, of the dance companies with which they were associated for nearly six decades.

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Discusses both parallels and distinctions between the history of modern dance in the United States and Germany. This work examines the phenomena of the modern dance movement between 1920 and 1968 in an international context, focusing on its beginnings in Europe and its philosophy.

A biography of Evalina Palmer-Sikelianos (1874-1952), a woman who fought for the arts against the background of war. She contributed throughout her life to the revival of interest in classical Greece, the theatre and choral dance, and advocated an adherence to mythical authenticity.

The daily life of Bonnie Bird, an American modern dancer in the 1930s, is revealed in this book. The author shares her interviews with Bonnie Bird and the intimate letters that Bonnie Bird wrote to her family in Seattle from New York when she was working with Martha Graham between 1931 and 1937.

Drawing on material from nearly 100 interviews, Warren has created an assessment of the life and work of Anna Sokolow, the choreographer of American dance, who set her work on more than 70 dance companies, and pioneered the development of a personal movement approach.

Illustrated by Lotte Goslar, this book provides, through her sketch-like texts, an account of her life during a traumatic period in world history. Her observations of daily human foibles and vanities are interspersed with her interactions with major figures.

Marcia Siegel, Deborah Jowitt, Arlene Croce and Nancy Golder are writers who became dance critics partly by design. By showing examples from their writing about dance, the author presents a detailed analysis of their styles and ideas from 1965 to 1985, the Golden Age of Dance in New York.

Jose Limn is universally recognized as one of the most important modern dancers of the 20th century. His technique is still taught at major colleges and dance schools; his dance company continues to revive his works, plus presents new works. His most famous work, The Moor's Pavanne, has been presented around the world by ballet and modern dance companies. This book presents a series of essays about Limn's life and works by noted scholars and dancers who were associated with Limn. It serves as a perfect introduction to his choreography and legacy. The book should appeal to fans of modern dance.

This work discusses Antonio Triana - one of the foremost Spanish Flamenco dancers and teachers of his time. It also traces the evolution and history of the Spanish Dance technique.

This major study is the first written record of the oral tradition of the African dancer and the Masques de Sagesse. It explains the movements, codes and meanings of the traditional African dance.

A lively dialogue has evolved between the dance professionals in the United States and Europe, and their counterparts in Asia and the Pacific Rim. This work documents the relationship.

A collection of essays which discuss various aspects of the work of Merce Cunningham - creative artist and choreographer. Contributors include; Joan Acocella, Elliot Caplan, William Fetterman, John Holzaepfel, Gordon Mumma, Nelson Rivera, Thecla Schiphorst, David Vaughan and Marilyn Vaughan Drown.

This lively collection of articles on dancer and choreographer Jose Limon provides a valuable insight into the life and times of the important Mexican American choreographer.