Scheff, Helene, 1939-

Experiencing dance : from student to dance artist / Helene Scheff, Marty Sprague, Susan McGreevy-Nichols. - vi, 218 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-216).

Surveying your instrument : body at work -- Warming up and cooling down : personal rituals -- Choosing a dance form that suits you : identity search -- Learning more than steps : no such thing as a dumb dancer -- Expressing ideas and emotions : one movement is worth a thousand words -- Changing movement to dance : dance as an art form -- Connecting to community and tradition : dance as a cultural, historical, and social form -- Assembling the tools : creating dances -- Crafting your dance : choreography -- Showcasing your work : curtain up, lights on -- Learning to dance in different ways : your training -- Dealing with realities : actions that can help you become a better performer -- Learning from the works of others : expanding your horizons -- Strutting your stuff : sharing your art form -- Developing your portfolio as a marketing tool : next steps. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

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