First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

An internationally recognized dance educator, Jacqueline M. Smith-Autard is currently pioneering the use of multi-media resources in dance teaching. She has also published The Art of Dance in Education.

Preface Introduction Dance Composition Section 1 The Material Content-Movement and Meaning Section 2 Methods of Construction 1-the Beginnings Methods of Construction 2-Motif into Composition Methods of Construction 3-Motif into Composition for a Group Methods of Construction 4-The Dance Form Methods of Construction 5-Elements of Construction Methods of Construction 6-Style Methods of Construction 7-Improvisation in the Process of Composition Methods of Construction 8-Alternative and Experimental Approaches in Dance Composition Section 3 Resource-based Teaching/Learning in Dance Composition and New Technologies Section 4 Standing back from the Process: the Composer's Freedom Section 5 Practical Assignments for Students References Contact Information Index