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Martha Graham: The Evolution of Her Dance Theory and Training
Marian Horosko
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Description for Martha Graham: The Evolution of Her Dance Theory and Training
Paperback. A compilation of interviews with Martha Graham's "family" of dancers, teachers, choreographers and actors, which also includes biographical material about her life and influence as the creator of classic modern dance. The book features a syllabus of Graham's work. Num Pages: 336 pages, 50 b&w photos, bibliog. BIC Classification: APB; ASDT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 484.
Marian Horosko brings together new and previously published interviews of Martha Graham's ""family"" of dancers, teachers, choreographers and actors and interweaves them with provocative biographical material about the life and influence of the creator of classic modern dance. Spanning the past 75 years, the interviews testify to the remarkable legacy that inspired the careers of many in the dance world, among them dancers from the contemporary generation who inherited her technique, but never saw her perform. The interviews of teachers, all former Graham students, reflect their passion for maintaining Graham's few fixed principles and her emotional integrity. Some of the ... Read more
Marian Horosko brings together new and previously published interviews of Martha Graham's ""family"" of dancers, teachers, choreographers and actors and interweaves them with provocative biographical material about the life and influence of the creator of classic modern dance. Spanning the past 75 years, the interviews testify to the remarkable legacy that inspired the careers of many in the dance world, among them dancers from the contemporary generation who inherited her technique, but never saw her perform. The interviews of teachers, all former Graham students, reflect their passion for maintaining Graham's few fixed principles and her emotional integrity. Some of the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University Press of Florida United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Florida, United States
ISBN
9780813024738
SKU
V9780813024738
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About Marian Horosko
Marian Horosko, a former member of the New York City Ballet, is the author or editor of five books on dance. Most recently she has edited an expanded reprint of Pas de Deux, a textbook on partnering (UPF, 2000).
Reviews for Martha Graham: The Evolution of Her Dance Theory and Training
A much-needed update to Horosko's earlier book on Graham, offering an insightful look into the world of Martha Graham from those who worked very closely with her throughout the years. - Elizabeth Bergmann, dance director, Harvard University