Goodridge, Janet,

Rhythm and timing of movement in performance : drama, dance and ceremony / Janet Goodridge. - 304 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-290) and index.

List of Figures -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Rhythm in Human Movement -- Patterns in Time: Metricity, Flow, Timing and Other Aspects of Rhythm in Performance -- Time Elements and Performance Conventions -- Contributions to the Study of Rhythm from Observers: Movement Notation and Anthropology -- Contributions to the Study of Rhythm in the Theatre -- Time and Rhythm in Human Movement: Rudolf Laban's Contribution -- Description and Classification of Time Elements in Performance Events: A Synthesis of Approaches -- Suggestions for Training in the Observation of Rhythm and Timing -- An Application in Learning and Teaching: Rhythm and Timing in an Approach to T'ai Chi (Tai Ji) -- Easter in Arizona and Mexico: An Experience of Yaqui Ceremonies -- Papua New Guinea: Rhythm and Timing in Traditional Maring Life -- For Queen and Country - A British Event: Trooping the Colour -- Conclusion -- References -- Subject Index -- Name Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

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Movement, Aesthetics of
Dance--Philosophy
Rhythm--Philosophy
Music and dance
Tempo (Music)
Theater

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