內容簡介
內容簡介 This book considers dancer, teacher, and choreographer Mary Wigman, a leading innovator in Expressionist dance whose radical explorations of movement and dance theory are credited with expanding the scope of dance as a theatrical art. Now reissued, this book combines:a full account of Wigman�s life and workan analysis of her key ideasdetailed discussion of her aesthetic theories, including the use of space as an "invisible partner" and the transcendent nature of performancea commentary on her key works, including Hexentanz and The Seven Dances of Lifean extensive collection of practical exercises designed to provide an understanding of Wigman�s choreographic principles and her uniquely immersive approach to dance.As a ?rst step towards critical understanding, and as an initial exploration before going on to further, primary research, Routledge Performance Practitioners are unbeatable value for today�s student.
作者介紹
作者介紹 Mary Anne Santos Newhall is Professor Emerita of Dance at the University of New Mexico, where she also served as Associate Dean for Research in the College of Fine Arts. She is also research director for the American Dance Legacy Initiative at Brown University.