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Choreography & Notation
 Masters of Movement: Portraits of America's Great Choreographers
Rose Eichenbaum
A collection of photographic portraits and vignettes based on intimate conversations, Masters of Movement takes on a rare journey into the world of dance. Whether through her lens or through the revelations emanating from her masterful interviews, Rose Eichenbaum has succeeded in capturing the essential character of her subjects, who confide experiences and emotions that have driven their creativity and defined their styles. Masters of Movement will inform, empower, and inspire anyone on the creative path - and delight lovers of dance everywhere. Softcover, 264 pp. $32.95.
 Fight Choreography: The Art of Non-Verbal Dialogue
John Kreng
This book is instructional, informative and entertaining, and focuses on every important element involved in fight choreography, from basic philosophies, initial concept and planning, to filming, editing, adding special effects, and sound mixing the final product. The book is not only an indispensable resource for filmmakers, but will also interest film buffs who want to learn how great fight sequences are made so they can better appreciate the action. Softcover, 508 pp. $46.95.
 David Earle: A Choreographic Biography
by Michele Green
The inimitable artistry of David Earle, co-founder of Toronto Dance Theatre
is chronicled in this beautiful record of four decades of creativity. Each
of David's 130 choreographies is annotated with complete programme information,
often accompanied by summary notes, programme notes, choreographer's notes
and interview excerpts. Beautifully illustrated with B&W photographs throughout,
the book includes an extensive essay from dance writer Graham Jackson
and random musings from Earle's personal journals. Large format.
$52.95.
 Dance Composition Basics
Pamela Anderson Sofras
This textbook and DVD package highlights selected portions of original
dance compositions by two noted choreographers. The works of Alonzo
King and Dwight Rhoden are recorded and analyzed to sequence the
choreographic process. Students are able to witness a progression
that takes them
from
conceiving and refining an idea to improvising and solving movement
problems to shaping and performing dances. In all, this book is a
practical introduction
to the methods and tools used in composing dances. Softcover, 162
pp. $54.50.
 Labanotation
The System of Analyzing and Recording Movement
Ann Hutchinson Guest
Initiated by the movement genius Rudolf Laban, and refined over 60 years
of international use and study, Labanotation, was the first wholly successful
system of dance notation. Through Labanotation, one can record objectively
the changes in the angles of the limbs, the paths in space, and the flow
of energy as well as addressing subtle distinction of movement motivation
and facial expression. This book teaches how it is possible to record
accurately, for study and reconstruction, the great dance creations.
Softcover, $49.95.
 Speaking of Dance: Twelve Contemporary Choreographers on Their Craft
Joyce Morgenroth
Speaking of Dance juxtaposes the choreographic processes of some of America's
most engaging -- and revolutionary -- choreographers. Based on personal interviews,
the book's narratives reveal, amoung others, Merce Cunningham's unquenchable
fascination with movement, Meredith Monk's spiritual quest, Bill T. Jones's desire
to change the world, Trisha Brown's engagement with structure, and Mark Morris's
profound musicality.
Softcover, 225 pp. $29.95.
 Dance Composition
Fifth Edition
Jacqueline M. Smith-Artaud
Dance composition -- the discipline that translates ideas into dance -- is an
important part of dance education. This book, a bestseller since 1976, is a practical
guide to creative success in dance making and is useful for all those who are
interested in dance composition, from secondary school to university. This fifth
edition has been revised and updated to include a new chapter exploring creative
processes in
relation to composing dances. Softcover, 212 pp. $32.95.
 50 Contemporary Choreographers
Martha Bremser
A unique and authoritative guide to the lives and work of today's most prominent
choreographers. An invaluable reference source for al students and critics, dancers
and general readers. $37.99.
Choreography, Basic Approach Using Improvisation
Sandra Cerny Minton
This book features 63 movement exploration exercises and takes you
from dance making to preparing for a performance. New features included
in the second edition include ideas for organizing rehearsal schedules,
sources for music and equipment, forms, checklists and much more.
124 pp. $27.95.
Choreography & Narrative
Susan Leigh Foster
A tracing of the development of ballet from pantomime to well-known
Romantic Ballets such as "La Sylphide" and "Gisele". Examination
of conceptions of the dancing body which emerged as an autonomous
art form from opera, with particular focus on construction through
body; gender; individual; and social identity. 372 pp. $37.95.
Dancers Talking Dance
Larry Lavender
Details how to formulate critical responses to dance based on the
five step ORDER approach: Observation, Reflection, Discussion, Evaluation,
Recommendations for revisions. 149 pp. $36.50.
Form without Formula
Patricia Beatty
An elegant volume which distills a careers worth of experience and reflection by
one of the pioneers of modern dance in Canada. 61 pp. $9.95
Staging Dance
Susan Cooper
Examines all aspects of putting on a dance production. Sections on
choreography, music & sound, designing, making sets and costumes and stage
management. Also covers funding, planning and publicity. 136 pp.
$35.95.
The Art of Making Dances
Doris Humphrey
One of the most important dance books ever written, this is a presentation
of modern dance as theatre, containing a short history and chapters
on the design, dynamics and rhythm of dance. It offers practical
considerations for choreography from one of the pioneers of modern
dance. A classic in its genre reprinted. 189 pp. $30.95.
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