The Intimate Act of Choreography

I love this book. As a dancer, it has helped me understand (and thus more easily remember) choreography. As a choreographer, it has made my dances significantly more interesting (or, at any rate, less *un*interesting). As a nascent teacher of dance, it has given me exercises useful for students across the spectrum of dance experience, and especially good ones to get terrified novices moving and working together. As a native to the language of ballet, it has even helped me start to grok (and, as such, to love) modern. It is no exaggeration to say that —The Intimate Act of Choreography— has changed the way I think about dance. If you're a dance student and you're going to read only one book about dance this year, make it this one (even if you don't think of yourself as a choreographer!). Ms. Blom will not steer you wrong. 11/10 — truly a must-read for serious dancers

I love how it breaks down the concept of choreographing dances. It is truly mind boggling how much work goes into creating an interesting dance for which the audience might say, "that was really awesome!"" and not give a second thought to it. From this book we are learning why dance is work and what makes them good versus mediocre dances. Creating a good dance is something it's something that might be easy for some over time, but the creative process is very involved, and this gives us tools we need to do it.

•The Intimate Act Of Choreography is very well written and highly informative for both Dance Student and professional Choreographer alike. •All dance concepts and details discussed are further illustrated through means of carefully planned Improvisational Drills. •A highly recommended textbook.

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Although there may be some topics that may seem basic, I still learn more in depth about it. How to apply and why apply, I would say almost all this is covered inside and even goes more than teaching you the technical aspects of choreography but also finding yourself as a choreographer/artist. I enjoyed the exploration and improvising of the topics introduced in each chapter, this is one thing about the book one should look out for as it really helps in understanding further.

I just broke into this book, and I'm not disappointed, what other people have commented on is accurate. It's nicely written and will help you choreograph, I did buy this book with Twyla Tharps book "The Creative Habit" and others, but so far I'd say this book is a winner.

I bought this book as a gift, so I don't have first-hand experience with it. I'm passing on what I've heard from the person I bought it for. This book is useful and informative, but not a quick read. That's not a bad thing, it just means you have to take your time to read it and that you'll probably read it more than once.

Bar none the best choreography book out there. For any dance faculty teaching choreography at the college level this book is the best book in print. Buy this book! Not sure making it a required text works that well but as a resource for instructor - incomparable.

Material indispensable para coreógrafos en formación. Contenido de fácil comprensión y a la vez con mensaje claro y profundo. gracias

Haven't read all of it yet but there's some extremely useful information and great structure to the book for easy reading. I'd highly recommend.

A very insightful look into the elements of choreography. A bit of a hard read as you must provide your undivided attention. No skimming if you expect to really learn the content. More applicable to modern dance than traditional belly dance, which is what I am studying, but well worth the read anyway.

Perfect! Everything including packing was absolutely amazing. Thank you!

Dance diploma study excellent guide