Mary Wigman

<p>This book considers dancer teacher and choreographer Mary Wigman a leading innovator in Expressionist dance whose radical explorations of movement and dance theory are credited with expanding the scope of dance as a theatrical art. Now reissued this book combines: </p> <ul> <li>a full account of Wigman's life and work</li> <li>an analysis of her key ideas</li> <li>detailed discussion of her aesthetic theories including the use of space as an invisible partner and the transcendent nature of performance</li> <li>a commentary on her key works including <i>Hexentanz </i>and <i>The Seven Dances of Life</i></li> <li>an extensive collection of practical exercises designed to provide an understanding of Wigman's choreographic principles and her uniquely immersive approach to dance.</li></ul> <p></p> <p>As a first step towards critical understanding and as an initial exploration before going on to further primary research <strong>Routledge Performance Practitioners</strong> are unbeatable value for today's student.</p>