Discovering Dance

by Gayle Kassing

Overview

Discovering Dance is the premier introductory dance text for high school students. It helps students grasp the foundational concepts of dance and explore movement activities from the perspectives of a dancer, a choreographer, and an observer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781718220850
Publisher:	Human Kinetics Publishers
Publication date:	09/30/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	360

About the Author

Gayle Kassing, PhD, has performed professionally in ballet, modern dance, and musical theater. She has a BFA in ballet and theater, an MA in modern dance, a PhD in dance and related arts from Texas Woman’s University, and an MAT in K-12 education with media. She has taught in universities in Nebraska, Illinois, and Florida as well as in public schools, dance studios, and regional ballet companies. She has authored or coauthored numerous books on dance and ballet methods and instruction.

Kassing has presented at state, national, and international conferences and has worked as a dance consultant, providing dance professional development workshops for K-12 and university dance educators. In 2010, she was named the National Dance Association Scholar/Artist, and in 2016 she was the recipient of the National Dance Society’s Dance Scholar Award.

Table of Contents

Part I. Foundations of Dance
Chapter 1. Dance for All
Chapter 2. Safety, Health, and Wellness
Chapter 3. Elements of Dance
Chapter 4. Basics of Dance Composition

Part II. Dance in Society
Chapter 5. History of Dance
Chapter 6. Social Dance
Chapter 7. Traditional American Community Dance
Chapter 8. Cultural Dance

Part III. Dance on Stage
Chapter 9. Ballet
Chapter 10. Modern Dance
Chapter 11. Jazz Dance
Chapter 12. Tap Dance
Chapter 13. Hip-Hop Dance
Chapter 14. Dance as Entertainment
Chapter 15. Dance Performance and Production

Part IV. Dance for Life
Chapter 16. College and Career Preparation
Chapter 17. Dance in Your Life