This is an overview of the purposes, types and changing styles of dance from ancient times to the present. Particularly useful are sections on the roots of dance, dance in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, influence of the Puritan era, modern dance, Black dance, ethnic and folk dance and careers in dance today. Performers featured include Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Murray Louis and Merce Cunningham. Dance education goals, evolution and relationship with physical education are discussed briefly. Teac hers are advised that discussion of Aboriginal dance forms reflects a lack of understanding of cultural interpretations.
Canadian content is minimal.
Included is a brief history of film and a chronology of movie landmarks. The two sections of this video, The Control Room and The Sound Studio , deal with topics such as the roles of the recording engineer and the producer, function of the mixing console, types of microphones, monaural and stereophonic recording and the advances made in recording through the years. Although its format is suitable for use by younger students, this book's ideas and instructions for paper creations are also of interest to older students. Included are slides, Victorian turning circles and folds used in creating varied movement for cards, books, stage scenery, large structures and masks. This introductory resource describes camcorder features and their functions, and discusses topics such as the shooting script, storyboards, basic types of video shots, lighting, sound and editing.