Dance is part of the art of theatre; a part which connects to movement; to communication; to improvisation; and to performance. It cannot exist on its own in the context of dramatic performance; but works in conjunction with other elements to enable meanings to be created in performance. Dramatic Dance sets a programme for actors to perform dance as part of the drama; offering several approaches which can contribute to developing this understanding; to training this skill; and always ensuring that the whole active and thinking body and mind are fully engaged with the task of making dance an integral and vital part of theatre. To study dance in this way allows students to develop further their understanding of logic and structure in a dramatic text. Many books deal with one aspect of dance or another: some on dance training; some on dance history; some on Rudolf Labans ideas; some as dance manuals; and some as academic papers. Dramatic Dance is the first book to act as a comprehensive guide for theatre practice; bringing together these different; complementary disciplines.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Reprint needed. Current font used is illegibleBy Nicholas LoderText font is almost illegible2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wake up stArchitectsBy GreyThe profession of Architects is no longer that of the omnipotent beneficent; in fact it never has been; except in the reflections of our inflated egos. Habraken reminds us of this in this book; and makes a sincere appeal for architects to wake up to the reality that our profession is but a part of. He distinguishes Architecture (as what we all know it as) from the Field; which is an autonomous and ubiquitous built environment with all its life that exists and grows without the need of architects and planners. This Field is what the architectural profession has to reckon and carefully integrate with.
