The Nikolais/Louis dance technique : a philosophy and method of modern dance / Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis.

Author/creator Nikolais, Alwin
Other author Louis, Murray.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge, 2005.
Descriptionxv, 259 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 DVD (85 min. ; 4 3/4 in.)
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- Basic dance -- Vision of a new technique -- Decentralization -- Grain -- Density -- Gravity and verticality -- The psyche -- Stasis -- Dynamics -- Sensory perception -- Movement range -- Three conditions of energy -- Defining improvisation -- Gestalt -- Nature and art -- Language of criticism -- Composition.
LCCN 2004021542
ISBN0415970199 (hb : alk. paper)
ISBN0415970202 (pb : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks GV1783 .N54 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold