Dance imagery for technique and performance - Franklin, Eric N. (Champaign, Ill. Human Kinetics, 1996)
Pt. I. Imagery in Improvisation Exercises. Ch. 1. Basic Movement Images and Exercises. Ch. 2. Imagery and Dance Improvisation -- Pt. II. Imagery in Dance Technique Classes. Ch. 3. Discovering Imagery. Ch. 4. Guidelines for Applying Imagery in a Class Setting. Ch. 5. Floorwork. Ch. 6. Standing, Walking, Running. Ch. 7. Basic Exercises of the Ballet Barre. Ch. 8. Swings, Arches, and Spirals. Ch. 9. The Upper-Body Gesture: Port de Bras, Neck, and Face. Ch. 10. Turns and Pirouettes. Ch. 11. Jumping. Ch. 12. Partnering -- Pt. III. Imagery in Choreography and Performance. Ch. 13. Psychology, Imagery, and Choreography. Ch. 14. Imagery and the Choreographic Process. Ch. 15. Imagery and Performance Quality -- Pt. IV. Rest and Regeneration. Ch. 16. The Art of Touch and Rest Sessions.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Dance -- Study and teaching; Improvisation in dance; Imagery (Psychology); Choreography -- Study and teaching; Exercise