May 1, 2024
Updated May 29, 2025
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Exploring the World of Choreography
Choreography, at its core, is the art and practice of designing sequences of movements of physical bodies (or their depictions) in which motion, form, or both are specified. It is a visual art form that uses movement as its medium. While most commonly associated with dance, choreography extends its reach into theater, film, opera, musical theater, and even areas like figure skating, gymnastics, and animated filmmaking. It's a discipline that blends creative expression with technical precision, allowing stories, emotions, and ideas to be communicated non-verbally.
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Reading list
We've selected nine books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Choreography.
Provides a comprehensive overview of choreography, covering topics such as the elements of dance, the creative process, and the different types of choreography. It valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the art of choreography.
This classic work by Agnes de Mille provides a unique insight into the creative process of choreography. De Mille shares her thoughts on the different elements of dance, the importance of collaboration, and the challenges of creating new work.
Profiles fifty of the most influential choreographers of the twentieth century. Bremser provides detailed information on each choreographer's background, style, and major works. This book valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of choreography.
This practical guide to dance composition provides step-by-step instructions on how to create new dances. Skinner covers topics such as choosing a theme, developing movement material, and structuring a dance. great resource for anyone interested in learning how to choreograph their own dances.
Provides a detailed analysis of the choreography of Doris Humphrey and José Limón. Siegel discusses the different elements of their work, such as their use of space, time, and energy.
Provides a practical guide to the choreographic process. Hilton covers topics such as developing a concept, creating movement, and working with dancers. This book great resource for anyone interested in learning how to choreograph their own dances.
Explores the collaborative process of choreography. Banes interviews choreographers, dancers, and other artists to get their insights on the different ways that people work together to create dances.
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between dance and embodiment. It covers a wide range of topics, from the history of dance to the different ways that dance can be used to express emotions and ideas.
Examines the relationship between choreography, body, and narrative. Foster argues that choreography powerful tool that can be used to create and transform narratives, and she provides a detailed analysis of several choreographic works to support her argument.
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