Writing About Dance guides students through processes of writing about dance, from the informal (journal writing and free writing) to the formal (critiques, essays, and research papers). Students become better critical thinkers and writers as they deepen their understanding of dance technique, dance creativity, and dance as an art form.
Chapter 1: Writing, Dancing, and Critical Thinking
Chapter 2: The Writing Process
Chapter 3: Informal Writing Exercises
Chapter 4: Dance Critiques
Chapter 5: Dance Essays
Chapter 6: Dance Research Papers
Wendy Oliver, EdD, is a professor of dance in the department of theater, dance, and film at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island. She has degrees in English, dance, and dance education and has taught dance at the college level for over 20 years. She believes that writing has a place in every dance course and she incorporates dance criticism, dance research, and informal dance writing into her classes on a regular basis.