New at Dance Books - Authentic Giselle choreography

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One of the most important and exciting discoveries in recent years in the field of dance history is that of a manuscript of a transcription of the choreography of 'Giselle', dating from the late 1860s in Paris, by one Henri Justamant, briefly ballet master at the Paris Opera Ballet.

Its importance lies in the fact that this is the only known record of the choreography before Marius Petipa's many revision and alterations gave us the ballet which we know today. Justamant's transcription was made less than 30 years after the ballet's premiere, and is thus probably the closest we shall ever get to the original choreography. His transcription takes the form of figure and floor pattern notations and accompanying French texts and is reproduced here in its entirety of nearly 240 pages.

This is however very much a book for specialists: Justamant's text has not been transcribed (although his script is very legible) or translated: the book has just a short introduction (in English and German) by Frank-Manuel Peter, so at the minimum the user will requite a working knowledge of the French language and a basic understanding of the choreographic procedures of the period.

Within these limitations, this a publication of major importance which should be in every dance library.

You'll find a direct ordering link at:

http://www.dancebooks.co.uk/titles/5624.asp




Dance Books Ltd

Ballet Dance

Dance Newsletter, book,Giselle,choreography

Original: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:49:00 GMT

Edited: Mon, 28 Sep 2009

Linedancer Magazine Choreography Competition 2009

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After last year's terrific response, Linedancer magazine is pleased to announce the Choreography Competition is back.

The prize as last year is one money can't buy. The winner will be invited to teach their winning dance at the 2010 Crystal Boot Awards.

Just visit our website and fill in the entry form or download an entry form and sending it to us along with your script before the 24th July 2009. You can also send us a video, which would be a great help but not essential.

After the closing date we will notify you if you got through to the heats, and give you a choice of venues and dates. For those unable to travel, we will be holding a video heat. The heats and final will take place during October and November.

The Rules:

- Each choreographer may only enter one dance.
- Only choreographers who have never hosted a workshop at the CBA's are eligible
- The dance must be a Line dance (no partner dances or team routines)
- The choice of music is entirely open.
- All dances should be given a level (AB, Beginner, Improver, Intermediate and Advanced)
-AB and Beginner dances should not have tags, bridges, restarts or be phrased.
-No alterations can be made to scripts once received. (Including music)
- Dances must be demonstrated to the music listed on the script.
- When performed, up to ten people (including the choreographer) can be on the floor.
- Dances should have been choreographed in 2009.
- The judges decision is final.
- All entries should be received by 24th July 2009


Linedancer Magazine

Line Dance

Dance Event, Linedancer Magazine,choreography,competition

Original: Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:08:00 GMT

Edited: Sun, 19 Apr 2009