Dance and Music: A Guide to Dance Accompaniment for Musicians and Dance Teachers
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.19 (651 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813018870 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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She understands dance accompaniment better than anyone and explains how and why in her book."-- Mark Morris, artistic director, Mark Morris Dance Group"An insightful and detailed guide that will help novice dance musicians to navigate the demanding and often unstated expectations of the dance class, providing an invaluable resource for both dance teachers and dance musicians."-- Kathryn Daniels, Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle"All dance accompanists and teachers must own this publication."-- Ruth C. In addition, she has studied ballet with Perry Brunson, Maria Swoboda, Flemming Halby, Donna Silva, and Martin Schläpfer.. "Harriet Cavalli has been a great influence on me and my work with music. Petrinovic, consultant, Alabama Ballet School, BirminghamHarriet Cavalli, internationally recognized as one of the most talented and experienced specialists in the art of music for dancers and dance teachers, presents here the definitive book on accompaniment, as well as her personal--often humorous--look behind the scenes at th
A very helpful and useful text for both dance accompanist and teacher alike that David A very helpful and useful text for both dance accompanist and teacher alike that delves into the mysterious world of dance accompaniment. I accompany ballet and modern dance classes as a profession, and this text has been indispensable in giving me helpful ideas and structure. Great for dance teachers looking for how to wok with an accompanist.. "Very good book für piano players who want to learn how" according to Amazon Kunde. Very good book für piano players who want to learn how to accompany a dance group. A lot of musical examples.. Laura Filthuth said Dance and Music. A wonderful book that should be read by all teachers and dance accompanists who collaborate in the dance studio. Well written and direct, the information concerning music and its use for ballet class is equally informative for the teacher and the pianist. The rewards of the often mysterious and misunderstood profession of dance pianist are clearly explained. The importance of the relationship between dance and music are communicated along with an immense respect for the tradition of classical ballet.
The text is enhanced by diagrams and 83 complete musical examples, providing a wealth of repertoire choices. Harriet Cavalli, internationally recognized as one of the most talented and experienced specialists in the art of music for dancers and dance teachers, presents the definitive book on accompaniment, as well as her personal - often humo
She says, for example, that dance teachers must learn to count correctly and treat the accompanist with respect. By far the most thorough treatise on the subject in print, this work also discusses classroom etiquette, dance class structure, how teachers demonstrate, and steps and movements. Not surprisingly, Cavalli's real forte is explaining accompaniment. A glossary of dance steps, movements, and positions and over 150 pages of musical examples are included. Highly recommended for academic libraries with strong dance/music programs, conservatories, and large public libraries. Lib., KY Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. . In straightforward, no-nonsense prose, she spells out ways for the teacher and the accompanist to make the rehearsal a success. From Library Journal Currently the company pianist for the BallettMainz at the Mainz State Theater, Cavalli drew on 40-pl