The Body Eclectic: Evolving Practices in Dance Training

by Melanie Bales (Author), Melanie Bales (Contributor), Melanie Bales (Author), Melanie Bales (Contributor), David Dorfman (Contributor), Glenna Batson (Contributor), Martha Myers (Contributor), Rebecca Nettl-Fiol (Editor), Rebecca Nettl-Fiol (Contributor), Bebe Miller (Contributor), Joshua Monten (Contributor), Natalie Gilbert (Contributor), Ralph Lemon (Contributor), Shelley Washington (Contributor), Tere O'Connor (Contributor), Veronica Dittman (Contributor), Wendell Beavers (Contributor)

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2008
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This rich collection of essays and interviews explores modern-dance technique training from the last fifty years. Focusing on the culture of dance, editors Melanie Bales and Rebecca Nettl-Fiol examine choreographic process and style, dancer agency and participation in the creative process, and changes in the role and purpose of training. Bringing recent writings on dance into dialogue with dance practice, The Body Eclectic: Evolving Practices in Dance Training asks readers to consider the relationship between training practices and choreographic style and content. The contributors explore how technique training both guides and reflects the art of dance. Contributors include Melanie Bales, Glenna Batson, Wendell Beavers, Veronica Dittman, Natalie Gilbert, Joshua Monten, Martha Myers, and Rebecca Nettl-Fiol. Dance professionals interviewed include David Dorfman, Ralph Lemon, Bebe Miller, Tere O\u2019Connor, and Shelley Washington.

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This rich collection of essays and interviews explores modern-dance technique training from the last fifty years. Focusing on the culture of dance, editors Melanie Bales and Rebecca Nettl-Fiol examine choreographic process and style, dancer agency and participation in the creative process, and changes in the role and purpose of training. Bringing recent writings on dance into dialogue with dance practice, The Body Eclectic: Evolving Practices in Dance Training asks readers to consider the relationship between training practices and choreographic style and content. The contributors explore how technique training both guides and reflects the art of dance. Contributors include Melanie Bales, Glenna Batson, Wendell Beavers, Veronica Dittman, Natalie Gilbert, Joshua Monten, Martha Myers, and Rebecca Nettl-Fiol. Dance professionals interviewed include David Dorfman, Ralph Lemon, Bebe Miller, Tere O\u2019Connor, and Shelley Washington.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 280
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 15 Feb 2008
ISBN 10: 0252074890
ISBN 13: 9780252074899
Book Overview: A discussion of current practices in modern dance training

Media Reviews

Invaluable. . . . A rich resource for personal investigation that not only encourages but also offers a generative framework for developing ones personal agency and artistry during challenging times. --Dance Research Journal

Rich with anecdotes and a treasure trove of citations and references, this book will give dance teachers, scholars, graduate students, and dancers a fascinating read. --Dance Magazine

Recommended. --Choice

A fascinating, timely portrait of a dance landscape that looks dramatically different from the one that existed when modern dance was in the earliest stages of professionalization. --Dance Chronicle

The book makes a welcome contribution to the field of dance studies and dance education, and it will be a valuable resource for Technique teachers in general, especially those working with dancers. --AMSAT News

Author Bio

Melanie Bales is an associate professor of dance at Ohio State University. An expert in Laban Movement Analysis, she is also a performer and choreographer. Rebecca Nettl-Fiol is an associate professor of dance at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, a choreographer, and an Alexander Technique specialist.