This edited collection charts the development of contemporary dance in Central and Eastern Europe since the literal and symbolic revolutions of 1989. Central Europe and the former Soviet Bloc countries were a major presence in dance ndash; particularly theatrical dance ndash; throughout the twentieth century. With the fragmentation of traditional structures in the final decade of the century came a range of aesthetic and ideological responses from dance practitioners. These ranged from attempts to reform classical ballet to struggles for autonomy from the state; and the nature of each was influenced by a set of contexts and circumstances particular to each country.Each contribution covers the strategies of a different countryrsquo;s dance practitioners; using a similar structure in order to invite comparisons. In general; they address:Historical context; showing the roots of contemporary dance formsThe socio-political climates that influenced emerging companies and formsThe relationships between aesthetic exploration and institutional patronageThe practitioners who were central to the development of dance in each countryA diagnosis of the current state of the art and how it has come aboutThe bookrsquo;s main through-line is the concept of community; and how all of the different approaches that it documents have in some way engaged with this notion; consciously or otherwise. This can take the form of oppositional relationships; institutional formations; or literally; in identifiable communities of dancers and choreographers.
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81 of 85 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Content; Should Have Been HardcoverBy J. G. MaltaI was a little unsure what I was getting when I pre-ordered this -- was it the complete novel with handwritten notes along the way in a 784 page softcover? Softcover??Well; Coppolas "Bible" (as it was referred to in 2009s Annotated Godfather) was FFCs dissection of the novel; breaking down the scenes and noting filming ideas. That alone; with also the many; many full page photos (BW and color) and an intro by Coppola; make this a must-have for all Godfather scholars and film buffs.My only disappointment is that its bound in a flimsy pseudo hardcover thats easily bendable. For the price; this really shouldve been a true hardcover. My first copy had bent corners and a torn spine; but its replacement was acceptable.Five stars for the content; -1 for the binding.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This is a fantastic book version of the larger Regan Projects recreation of ...By D.J.D.This is a fantastic book version of the larger Regan Projects recreation of Francis Coppolas original notebook that he carried around while making The Godfather. Its well-worth the price for anyone interested in the story behind the making of one of the all-time classic pieces of American cinema.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. whats not to love? I was happy with the reduced price as ...By Gina C. AshlineGot this with my gift certificate and of course; whats not to love? I was happy with the reduced price as well. And yes; Im a female; but LOVE all things Godfather.
