George, Doran
The Natural Body in Somatics Dance Training
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197538746
- author:
- George, Doran
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.5 x 1.4 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Dance,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Natural Body in Somatics Dance Training by Doran George explores the concept of natural movement and its significance in dance training. First introduced as an alternative form of dance training in the 1960s, Somatics has become a widely accepted method worldwide, shaping the look and sensibilities of dancers and choreographers alike. This book delves into the history of Somatics, tracing its development in different regions and how it engages with local politics and dance histories to create a distinctive pedagogy. The author examines how Somatics teaches dancers to discover new ways of moving and assimilate larger cultural values associated with those movements. By focusing on the concept of the natural body, George sheds light on the importance of a natural way of moving in the claims made by Somatics regarding its efficacy and legitimacy.
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