The Borzoi Book Of Modern Dance

By Margaret Lloyd and Margaret Lloyd MD

Book Overview

The Borzoi Book of Modern Dance is a comprehensive guide to the history, theory, and practice of modern dance. Written by Margaret Lloyd, a renowned dance scholar and teacher, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of modern dance, the key figures and styles of the modern dance movement, and the techniques and principles that underpin modern dance practice.The book is organized into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of the history of modern dance, tracing its roots back to the early 20th century and exploring the various influences that have shaped the movement over the years. The second section focuses on the key figures and styles of modern dance, including Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, and Alvin Ailey, among others. The third section delves into the technical aspects of modern dance, providing detailed explanations of the various techniques and principles that dancers need to master in order to perform modern dance at a high level.Throughout the book, Lloyd draws on her extensive experience as a dancer, teacher, and scholar to provide readers with a rich and nuanced understanding of modern dance. She includes numerous examples and illustrations to help readers visualize the movements and techniques she describes, and she also provides practical tips and advice for dancers looking to improve their skills and technique.Overall, The Borzoi Book of Modern Dance is an essential resource for anyone interested in modern dance, whether they are students, teachers, or simply dance enthusiasts. With its comprehensive coverage of the history, theory, and practice of modern dance, it is sure to become a classic in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161628614
• ISBN13: 9781161628616
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"