Dancers Talking Dance: Critical Evaluation in the Choreography Class by Larry Lavender
Published 1996

£18.20 incl. p&p

Promotes and instructs in the art of meaningful discussion about choreography using a five-step model approach to critical evaluation. Helps students to formulate an intelligent response to dances they see, create and perform and inspires them with the confidence to articulate their ideas in the class environment or in written form. Stimulates obs dancers.

Table of Contents
Part I: Perspectives on Critical Evaluation in Dance Education
Chapter 1. Criticism Within the Choreography Class
Chapter 2. The Subjective Response
Chapter 3. The Problem of Using Predetermined Criteria
Chapter 4. The Problem of Relying on Artists’ Intentions
Chapter 5. Teacher Myths About Critical Evaluation

Part II: The ORDER Approach to Critical Evaluation
Chapter 6. Observation
Chapter 7. Reflection
Chapter 8. Discussion
Chapter 9. Evaluation
Chapter 10. Recommendations for Revisions

Part III: Implementation of the ORDER Approach
Chapter 11. Skill Level Distinctions in Choreography Courses
Chapter 12. Potential Obstacles to Critical Evaluation