Choreography & Notation
 A Choreographer's Handbook
Jonathan Burrows
In an inspiring sequence of stories, ideas and paradoxes, internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and teacher Jonathan Burrows explains how it;s possible to naivgate a course through the complex process of creating a dance performance. Softcover, 225 pp. $29.95.
 Dance Composition
Sixth Edition
Jacqueline 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. Softcover, 248 pp. $38.00.
 Getting Your Kicks!
A Beginner's Guide to Choreography
Adrea Gibbs
Creating and staging choreography can be daunting, but with the help of this DVD, you will find that all it requires is a little patience, planning, and organization. Accessible to everyone, regardless of their experience in putting together movement for musicals, Getting Your Kicks! introduces a wide variety of steps and patterns. With a little creativity, you will find that the basics taught here will allow for infinite possibilities when combining steps, formations, and styles. DVD, $43.95.
 Rudolf Laban
Karen Laban
Rudolf Laban was one of the leading dance theorists of the twentieth century. His work on dance analysis and notation raised the status of dance as both an art form and a scholarly discipline. This introductory guide combines a biographical overview with an exploration of his key ideas and contributions to the world of dance. Furthermore, readers with find herein a detailed exercise-based breakdown of Laban's key teachings. Softcover, 136 pp. $36.95.
 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, $41.95.
 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.
 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.
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. $30.95.
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.
$31.95.
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. $32.95.
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