This book provides a comprehensive and concise overview of choreography
both as a creative skill and as a field of study, introducing readers to
the essential theory and context of choreographic practice.
Providing invaluable practical considerations for creating choreography
as well as leading international examples from a range of geographical
and cultural contexts, this resource will enhance students' knowledge of
how to create dance. This clear guide outlines both historical and
recent developments within the field, including how choreographers are
influenced by technology and intercultural exchange, whilst also
demonstrating the potential to address social, political and
philosophical themes. It further explores how students can devise and
analyse their own work in a range of styles, how choreography can be
used in range of contexts - including site-specific work and digital
technologies - and engages with communities of performers to give
helpful, expert suggestions for developing choreographic projects.
This book is a highly valuable resource for anyone studying dancemaking,
dance studies or contemporary choreographic practice and those in the
early stages of dance training who wish to pursue a career as a
choreographer or in a related profession.
