Dancing word [electronic resource] : an embodied approach to the preparation of performers and the composition of performances / Daniel Mroz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mroz, Daniel.

Series:

Consciousness, literature & the arts ; 30.

Consciousness, literature & the arts, 1573-2193 ; 30

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dance.

Performance art--Technique.

Performance art.

Martial arts--China.

Martial arts.

Martial arts in art.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (215 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Rodopi, 2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

data file

Summary:

The product of over eighteen years of embodied research by the author, The Dancing Word presents a systemic and phenomenological description of a contemporary intercultural theatre practice. This volume offers a blueprint for both training and collaborative performance creation that integrates the best of western laboratory theatre with the practice and ontological underpinnings of Chinese martial ( Wushu ) and healing/self care ( Qigong ) arts. This is a book for theatre practitioners, students, scholars, and those interested in exploring transcultural methodologies.

Contents:

Preliminary Material

List of Figures

Preface

Foreword

Introduction

Beginnings in Embodied Learning

Chinese Martial Arts

Principles of Performer Preparation

The Principles of Performance Composition

The Practice of Performer Preparation and Performance Composition

Performance Pedagogy in Practice

Martial Movement Training and Consciousness

References.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-283-16218-0

9786613162182

94-012-0026-2

OCLC:

729167177

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789401200264 DOI