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Dancers Talking Dance : Critical Evaluation in the Choreography Class by Lavender, Larry, 1954- is a performing arts available to read on EtoBox.

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<p><i>Dancers Talking Dance</i> describes how to teach students to formulate critical responses to the dances they see, create, and perform.</p> <p>Written for teachers and dancers at all levels, the book outlines a five-step, systematic approach to critical evaluation. To bring the approach to life the author interweaves practical, how-to examples with explanations of the theories underlying each step. Readers will learn how to help students observe, describe, analyze, write, and talk more effectively about dances and other works of art. These skills will enhance students' choreography and improvisation experiences.</p> <p><i>Dancers Talking Dance</i> features many practical tools to help readers use the book to develop the critical process:</p> <p>- Think on it ideas for writing and discussion<br> - Teaching/learning principles<br> - Teacher hints<br> - Chapter summaries<br> - Chapter objectives<br> - Sample assignments<br> - References</p> <p>Part I provides an overview of philosophical and pedagogical issues and perspectives on critical evaluation and its role in dance education.</p> <p>In Part II, the author outlines the ORDER approach to critical evaluation:<br> - Observation

Who reads Dancers Talking Dance : Critical Evaluation in the Choreography Class?

Author

Lavender, Larry, 1954-

Publisher

Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Published

1996

Language

EN

ISBN

9780873226677

Category

performing arts

Subjects

Sports, Anthropology, Lifestyle

Rating

4.3 / 5 (10 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14