An innovative examination of the ways in which dance and philosophy inform each other,
Dance and Philosophy
brings together authorities from a variety of disciplines to expand our understanding of dance and dance scholarship. Featuring an eclectic mix of materials from exposes to dance therapy sessions to demonstrations,
addresses centuries of scholarship, dance practice, the impacts of technological and social change, politics, cultural diversity and performance.
Structured thematically to draw out the connection between different perspectives, this books covers:
- Philosophy practice and how it corresponds to dance
- Movement, embodiment and temporality
- Philosophy and dance traditions in everyday life
- The intersection between dance and technology
- Critical reflections on dance
Offering important contributions to our understanding of dance as well as expanding the study of philosophy, this book is key to sparking new conversations concerning the philosophy of dance.