Dance Technique of Lester Horton [Paperback]

Marjorie Perce (Author), Ana Marie Forsythe (Author), Cheryl Ball (Author), Alvin Ailey (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1992

The first book to explore the distinctive technique of this modern dance pioneer.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Horton, a founder of modern dance in the United States, died young and is probably best known through his students Joyce Trisler, James Truitte, Bella Lewitzky, and others. Horton's vision of dance was generally ahead of its time. He had one of the first racially integrated companies, established the first theater devoted exclusively to dance, choreographed dances dealing with social issues, and formulated a dance technique that has trained and inspired many. Reminiscences by former students and an exceedingly brief biography introduce the heart of the book, the Horton vocabulary. The authors, themselves students and teachers of the technique, provide detailed descriptions of each movement, complete with illustrative drawings and photographs, counts and meters, explanatory notes, and recommended student levels. The specificity of the volume will make it enthusiastically welcomed by modern dance practitioners. Recommended for specialized collections.
- Joan Stahl, National Museum of American Art, Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 205 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Book Company (May 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871271648
• ISBN-13: 978-0871271648
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #448,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Dance > Modern

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have textbook, March 2, 2011

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Demark Manigo "D. Manigo" (Savannah, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is extremely valuable to dancers everywhere and should be used as a textbook. My only wish is that it came with a dvd or more pictures to fully outline the lessons and positions a little better for those who are visual learners. Otherwise, an essential work on such a magnificent technique.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Information for teaching Horton Technique, May 2, 2011

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Clear concise and easily understood by those who have studied Horton Technique. It is important to have studied the technique to really benefit from this book. It is a wonderful documentation of Horton's work.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Will Review Later, September 25, 2010

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I never received the item from the source I ordered so I ordered from another place...I will review it when I get it. I did get a full refund the very next day. Thank you.