Dance Improvisation: Teaching Structure, Movement Research, Repertoire and Choreography Development

This book deals with the structural possibilities and techniques of dance improvisation. It presents various methods that can be integrated into different teaching formats, such as research-based trials in collaborative processes with dancers. The numerous examples and 75 exercises can be directly adopted, further developed, and adapted to various formats, from professional to children's classes.In addition to inspiration and philosophy, you will not only receive practical exercises but also complete lesson structure concepts. Approaches to contact improvisation, duet and choreography development, as well as working with youth groups and dance education, are presented and illustrated with numerous inspiring images.With guest articles by Wera Stein, Alina Walter, Vanessa Melde, Deborah Manavi, Elisabeth Krause, Violeta Siering, Amelie Mahl, Theresa Ivanovic, Mandy Unger, and Alessio Trevisani. Read more