Understanding Dance - Paperback / softback

Understanding Danceis a comprehensive introduction to the aestethetics of dance, and will be an essential text for all those interested in dance as an object of study Focusing on the work of a number of major choreographers, companies and critics Graham McFee explores the nature of our understanding of Dance by considering the practiceof understanding dance-works themselves. He concludes with a validation of the place of dance in society and in education. Troughout he provides detailed insights into the nature and appreciation of art as well as a general grouding in philosophy.