Foundations for Performance Training: Skills for the Actor-Dancer by Cara Harker

Description: Foundations for Performance Training by Cara Harker Foundations for Performance Training: Skills for the Actor-Dancer explores the physical, emotional, and theoretical components of performance training in order to equip readers with the tools needed to successfully advance in their development as artists and entertainers. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Foundations for Performance Training: Skills for the Actor-Dancer explores the physical, emotional, theoretical, and practical components of performance training in order to equip readers with the tools needed to successfully advance in their development as artists and entertainers.Each chapter provides a fresh perspective on subjects that students of acting and dance courses encounter throughout their training as performing artists. Topics include: Equity, diversity, and inclusion in performance Mind/body conditioning for training, rehearsal, and performance Developing stage presence and spatial awareness Cultivating motivation and intention in performance Expanding repertoire and broadening skillset for performance Auditioning for film and stage Developing theatrical productionsThis book also offers experiential exercises, journal writing prompts, and assignments to engage readers, enrich their learning experience, and deepen their exploration of the material described in each chapter. Readers will grow as performing artists as they analyze the principles of both acting and dance and discover how deeply the two art forms are intertwined.An excellent resource for students of acting, musical theatre, and dance courses, Foundations for Performance Training encourages a strong foundation in creative analysis, technique, artistic expression, and self-care to cultivate excellence in performance. Author Biography Cara Harker is a Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), where she teaches musical theatre dance, theatre movement, jazz, tap, ballroom, aerial, improvisation, and composition. She also serves as program coordinator for the dance minor program. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Embracing Performance and Communing with the Audience: Acting, Dance, and the Performers Role in Society 2. Performer Preparation: Practices from Theatre Movement for Mind/Body Connection and Free Expression 3. Performance Building Blocks: Key Concepts in Ballet Dance Technique for Presence and Authenticity on Stage and Screen 4. Discovering Character Motivation and Intention through Acting Technique and Physical Theatre 5. Jazz Dance and Musical Theatre: The Quintessential Combination of Acting and Dance in Performance 6. Auditioning: From a Necessary Evil to a Time to Shine 7. Performer and Theatre Maker: Creating New Works and Breathing New Life into Established Works 8. On Health and Wellness: Self-Care for Longevity as a Performer Final Thoughts Appendix Index Details ISBN036771180X Author Cara Harker Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2022 ISBN-10 036771180X ISBN-13 9780367711801 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-04-28 NZ Release Date 2022-04-28 Publication Date 2022-04-28 UK Release Date 2022-04-28 Pages 234 Subtitle Skills for the Actor-Dancer Illustrations 20 Tables, black and white; 43 Halftones, black and white; 43 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9780367711726 DEWEY 792.028 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135310350;

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