Appreciating Dance is a thorough and accurate history of various forms
of dance, analyzing everything from social dance, and ballet to modern
dance, tap, jazz, theatrical dance and contemporary dance. In it readers
will find: a brief biography of notable dancers and choreographers;
information needed to expand the enjoyment of performance; the
intersection of dance and religion; the history of dance through the
beginning of the 21st century; and budding dance trends. Every chapter
in this fifth edition has been updated and revised with new information,
including suggestions for YouTube viewing at the end of each chapter.