TODAY! 10% OFF EVERYTHING, use code “NOIR17” at DRAW DOWN / www.draw-down.com / Ballet, Why and How? Designed by Connie Nijman. A collection of writings on the role of classical ballet in dance education. Classical ballet is no longer the only dance tradition for today's audiences—lovers of dance are presented with dance on stage, television, film, internet, and urban street corners. A fluid fusion of everything from ballet to Bollywood and from breakdancing to Latin represents how dance is consumed in the 21st century. Meanwhile, since the 1930s, as modern choreography and new teaching styles evolved, a continuing debate on the benefits of classical ballet training for non-classical dancers has continued to flourish. Is ballet still relevant as a foundation technique? Is it crucial for those who aspire to a more diverse and varied professional dance career? Why, and how? The increasing academic interest in examining ballet’s role is the focus of this book, published on the occasion of an international conference held in 2012. Numerous dance professionals and experts share thoughts, ideas, and experiences while considering the future direction of dance, addressing the topic from historical, sociological, psychological and philosophical viewpoints. #ballet #dance #design #choreography #balletbook #dancebook
