Dance Writings Poetry

Author : Edwin Denby
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0300069855

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Dance Writings & Poetry by Edwin Denby Pdf

Edwin Denby, who died in 1983, was the most important and influential American dance critic of this century. His reviews and essays, which he wrote for almost thirty years, were possessed of a voice, vision, and passion as compelling and inspiring as his subject. He was also a poet of distinction -- a friend to Frank O'Hara, James Schuyler, and John Ashbery. This book presents a sampling of his reviews, essays, and poems, an exemplary collection that exhibits the elegance, lucidity, and timelessness of Denby's writings.The volume includes Denby's reactions to choreography ranging from Martha Graham to George Balanchine to the Rockettes, as well as his reflections on such general topics as dance in film, dance criticism, and meaning in dance. Denby's writings are presented chronologically, and they not only provide a picture of how his dance theories and reviewing methods evolved but also give an informal history of dance in New York from the late 1930s to the early 1960s. The book -- the Only collection of Denby's writings currently in print -- is an essential resource for students and lover of dance.

Author : Alkis Raftis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 0871272849

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Dance in Poetry by Alkis Raftis Pdf

The only book of its kind, this anthology of poems about dance puts forward several interrelated ideas: that poetry is itself a form that resembles dance, that the difficulties of writing about dance in prose are avoided in poetry, and that dance is a "language" that crosses cultures and centuries. Selections include Leonard Cohen's "Last Dance at the Four Penny," Babette Deutsche's "Ballet School," Li-Po's "Dancing Girl," Howard Nemerov's "The Dancer's Reply," Arthur Rimbaud's "Gibbet Dance," Anne Sexton's "How We Danced," and Yevgeny Yevtushenko's "Doing the Twist on Nails." Short profiles of the poets and sources for their poems are also included.

Author : Ntozake Shange
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780807091876

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Dance We Do by Ntozake Shange Pdf

In her first posthumous work, the revered poet crafts a personal history of Black dance and captures the careers of legendary dancers along with her own rhythmic beginnings. Many learned of Ntozake Shange’s ability to blend movement with words when her acclaimed choreopoem for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf made its way to Broadway in 1976, eventually winning an Obie Award the following year. But before she found fame as a writer, poet, performer, dancer, and storyteller, she was an untrained student who found her footing in others’ classrooms. Dance We Do is a tribute to those who taught her and her passion for rhythm, movement, and dance. After 20 years of research, writing, and devotion, Ntozake Shange tells her history of Black dance through a series of portraits of the dancers who trained her, moved with her, and inspired her to share the power of the Black body with her audience. Shange celebrates and honors the contributions of the often unrecognized pioneers who continued the path Katherine Dunham paved through the twentieth century. Dance We Do features a stunning photo insert along with personal interviews with Mickey Davidson, Halifu Osumare, Camille Brown, and Dianne McIntyre. In what is now one of her final works, Ntozake Shange welcomes the reader into the world she loved best.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Dance
ISBN : OCLC:1148817279

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Dance in Poetry by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mary Oliver
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 039585086X

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Rules for the Dance by Mary Oliver Pdf

For both readers and writers of poetry, here is a concise and engaging introduction to sound, rhyme, meter, and scansion - and why they matter. "The dance, " in the case of this brief and luminous book, refers to the interwoven pleasures of sound and sense to be found in some of the most celebrated and beautiful poems in the English language, from Shakespeare to Edna St. Vincent Millay to Robert Frost. With a poet's ear and a poet's grace of expression, Mary Oliver helps us understand what makes a metrical poem work - and enables readers, as only she can, to "enter the thudding deeps and the rippling shallows of sound-pleasure and rhythm-pleasure."

Author : Marilyn Singer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780735229044

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Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing by Marilyn Singer Pdf

An irresistible book of poems about dancing that mimic the rhythms of social dances from cha-cha to two-step, by the acclaimed author of Mirror Mirror Marilyn Singer has crafted a vibrant collection of poems celebrating all forms of social dance from samba and salsa to tango and hip-hop. The rhythm of each poem mimics the beat of the dances’ steps. Together with Kristi Valiant’s dynamic illustrations, the poems create a window to all the ways dance enters our lives and exists throughout many cultures. This ingenious collection will inspire readers to get up and move! Included with the e-book is an audio recording of the author reading each poem accompanied by original music.

Author : Susan Gaddy Pope
Publisher : Author House
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781463455064

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I Dance Because... by Susan Gaddy Pope Pdf

In this time where children are fighting the battles of low self esteem and self worth, this book will be the equivalent to a refreshing glass of water to those who are thirsty or a breath of fresh air to those who need to breathe. It is my hope that this book will rekindle the fire of a declining American art form. This book is about healing. It contains essays, poems, and insights into dance and it works in a powerful effective way to change the quality of the individual's life experience for the better. Through dance, individuals can display pride, self-expression, and identity. For the students of Dr. E. Alma Flagg School, the history of Modem dance will speak to them personally, as well as culturally. A dance would look quite different without the influence of the African and Latin contribution. Throughout history we have discovered how dance has enabled people to communicate their thoughts and ideas and provide comfort in times of sorrow and misery. I Dance Because.... Is a gift of comfort, peace, hope and inspiration. Page by page you will feel the passion and heartfelt thoughts as dancers describe the reasons they dance. Mrs. Pope has enlisted the talents of many individuals, from many different places to speak to one thing that they all love, DANCING!! She serves as a teacher truly committed towards the promotion of her students as well as her art form. In a short time, I have witnessed her transform some of the most challenging students into individuals who believe in themselves and work diligently to meet her approval. She is truly an asset to our school and I applaud her efforts in compiling this extensive volume of information to motivate the next generations of dancers. Roy T. Wilson Principal Dr. E. Alma Flagg School

Author : Soame Jenyns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Dance
ISBN : 0903102366

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The Art of Dancing by Soame Jenyns Pdf

Author : Lisa Brown Ross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0974738867

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Life Is about the Dance by Lisa Brown Ross Pdf

Author : Soame Jenyns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1729
Category : Dance
ISBN : UOM:39015011949396

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The Art of Dancing by Soame Jenyns Pdf

Author : Jaya Mehta
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-23
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781643240237

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The Poetic Saree by Jaya Mehta Pdf

A dazzling collection of poetry, full of beauty and grace.' - Sonia Faleiro, author We see words becoming dance in Jaya's poetry'- Leo Spreksel, Artistic director, Korzo Festival, Netherlands 'In these poems, the colours, images, elements, rhythm and the flow of nature, the spins, swirls and ecstatic movements of the dancer become the poem, in which the meaning is dance itself.' - H S Shivaprakash, Kannada poet and playwright ' These poems will inspire everyone to listen to themselves and to the world around them.’ - Sayantani Dasgupta, author Art becomes life seasons the stage trees and flowers conspire till every art mingles, to lose itself, in the heart of the human. Just like the silk saree that evokes jewel-like emotions within its wearer, Jaya Mehta brings a rich and sumptuous feel to poetry in the Poetic Saree. The poems in this collection explore the moods and themes of Indian art, the delights of nature and the landscape of the heart. Performed at the India Dance Festival in Netherlands, published by the Levure Litteraire, and filmed as videos in the 'Poetic Saree project', these poems have already leapt off the written page.

Author : Alice Walker
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781608682829

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Hard Times Require Furious Dancing by Alice Walker Pdf

"I was born to grow, / alongside my garden of plants, / poems / like / this one“ So writes Alice Walker in this new book of poems, poems composed over the course of one year in response to joy and sorrow both personal and global: the death of loved ones, war, the deliciousness of love, environmental devastation, the sorrow of rejection, greed, poverty, and the sweetness of home. The poems embrace our connections while celebrating the joy of individuality, the power we each share to express our truest, deepest selves. Beloved for her ability to speak her own truth in ways that speak for and about countless others, she demonstrates that we are stronger than our circumstances. As she confronts personal and collective challenges, her words dance, sing, and heal.

Author : Al Young
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : American poetry
ISBN : UOM:39015073495775

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Dancing by Al Young Pdf

Author : Jayne Jaudon Ferrer
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780829417685

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Dancing with My Daughter by Jayne Jaudon Ferrer Pdf

"Dancing with My Daughter" addresses the unique experience of being a mother to girls. In chapters named for dances, Ferrer explores the different stages of a daughter's life.

Author : Tanure Ojaide
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015059577885

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I Want to Dance & Other Poems by Tanure Ojaide Pdf

A new poetic work by one of Nigeria's foremost contemporary poets, I Want to Dance is an extended song cycle, divided into three parts. In the song, the poetic voice undergoes a journey of experience from west to east and night to day and reflects upon moving away from and returning to home.