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Understanding Dance is a book that serves as an introduction to the aesthetics of dance and is essential for those interested in studying dance. It focuses on major choreographers, companies, and critics to explore the nature of understanding dance. The author also discusses the importance of dance in society and education and provides insights into the appreciation of art and philosophy.
Understanding Dance is a comprehensive introduction to the aestethetics of dance, and will be an essential text for all those interested in dance as an object of study. Focusing on the work of a number of major choreographers, companies and critics Graham McFee explores the nature of our understanding of Dance by considering the practice of understanding dance-works themselves. He concludes with a validation of the place of dance in society and in education. Troughout he provides detailed insights into the nature and appreciation of art as well as a general grouding in philosophy.
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