Full Description
Aerial Dance is the first book to showcase this newest dance genre. The book traces the historical roots of this latest art form, which is rapidly gaining in popularity. It also defines its place in the lineage of modern dance and addresses aesthetics, philosophical approaches to teaching, and safety issues. Aerial Dance will be of great interest to all those associated with or attracted to this emerging art form. Whether a novice or professional, a practitioner or educator, they will learn from those who helped shape aerial dance into what it is today. Through this book and DVD package, readers will-gain insight from essays written by leading choreographers in the field;-gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for aerial dance choreography through "Look Up!" features that provide cross-references to video performance clips on the DVD; and-view high-quality photographs that illustrate the origins of aerial dance. Part I details the evolution of aerial dance and its place in a postmodern world. It delves into the aesthetics of aerial dance and the differences between this genre and circus-based aerial arts. Part II presents a variety of essays from many of the top artists in the field who provide insight into their own approaches to aerial dance. The book also presents a variety of teaching applications, including ideas for working with special populations and related art forms.Part III is all about safety, including injury prevention, rigging, other safety-related issues. This part helps readers understand anatomical and physiological issues regarding safety. Note that Aerial Dance is not meant as an instruction book in choreographing or executing aerial dance moves. No book can ensure safe rigging or keep a dancer from falling. Those who are interested in learning and practicing aerial dance must first find a skilled and experienced teacher. The appendix includes contact information on aerial dancers, teachers, festivals, and aerial dance equipment. Readers will find great insight and direction from seasoned experts in this innovative dance form. Aerial Dance captures the passion of the genre and helps readers appreciate the creative possibilities it offers.
Contents
Foreword by Murray LouisPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I. Taking Off: From the Ground to the AirChapter 1. Aerial Dance in a Postmodern World: Its Roots and Wings in Modern DanceA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Alwin NikolaisAerial Dance DefinedBlurring Dance and Circus ArtsAerial Arts in the MainstreamOne Last SwingChapter 2. Flight Path: The Evolution of Aerial DanceWest Coast: MotivityA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Terry SendgraffEast Coast: Multigravitational Aerodance GroupProgeny: The DiasporaOne Last SwingChapter 3. Air Craft: The Aesthetics of Aerial DanceWhat Puts the Modern in Dance? A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Jo KreiterWe Start at the Toes and Evolve to the ArmsDance of Swinging and SpinningAesthetic of EffortlessnessA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Fred DebEnough With Peter Pan! A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Brenda AngielOne Last SwingPart II. From an Aerial ViewChapter 4. Bird's-Eye View: Essays From the FieldStephanie EvanitskyTerry SendgraffRobert DavidsonA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Robert DavidsonSusan MurphyA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Susan MurphyNancy SmithAmelia RudolphJo KreiterBrenda AngielA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Brenda AngielKarola LA-A?A"ttringhausA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Karola LA-A?A"ttringhausJayne BernasconiA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Jayne BernasconiOne Last SwingChapter 5. Flight Instructions: Approaches to TeachingTerry SendgraffA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Terry SendgraffRobert DavidsonA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Robert DavidsonSusan MurphyNancy SmithJo KreiterA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Jo KreiterAmelia RudolphJayne BernasconiA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Jayne BernasconiOne Last SwingChapter 6. Custom-Designed Flights: Other ApplicationsMixed-Ability Aerial DancingAerial YogaA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up!: Jayne BernasconiAerial Sci-Arts: Physics and the Low-Flying TrapezeKids Who FlyOne Last SwingPart III. Flying SafelyChapter 7. Injury Prevention: Understanding the Anatomy and Physiology of Suspended MovementShoulder AnatomyUpright Posture and the Neutral PelvisCore StabilityRaising the Arms: Which Muscles Should Work? Flexibility Aerial Positioning of the Pelvis: Hollow BodyOne Last SwingChapter 8. Rigging for Aerial Dance: Keep It SafeA-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"A-A?A"Look Up! Nancy SmithThe BasicsA Place to StandFrequently Discussed IssuesHow to Tell if Your Rigger Is Qualified (Qualified for What?) Requisite DisclaimerOne Last SwingAppendix: Aerial Dance ResourcesBibliographyIndexAbout the Authors
