The Oxford Dictionary of Dance

By Judith Mackrell and Debra Craine

Book Overview

With over 2,600 entries, the second edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Dance is a unique single volume reference on all aspects of dance performance written by two leading dance writers, Debra Craine and Judith Mackrell. The work covers all aspects of the diverse dance world from classical ballet to modern, from flamenco to hip-hop, from tap to South Asian dance forms, and includes detailed entries on technical terms, steps, styles, works and countries, in addition to many biographies of dancers, choreographers, and companies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199563446
• ISBN13: 9780199563449
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.1" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

It's about time!

At the risk of stating the obvious like a darn fool, it is a dictionary in every sense of the word. Arranged in alphabetical order, this book contains encyclopaedic entries on famous dancers, choreographers, dance companies from around the world, dance terminology and even composers like Charles Ives and Richard Strauss (whose music were used in miscellaneous dances). From Alvin Ailey to the Zurich Ballet, it serves as a quick reference for seasoned followers of dance, while pure beginners might get lost in the mass of text. Those into visual aids will also be utterly disappointed for there's none here. But on the whole, it's still worth the space on your bookshelf.