Where dance and drama meet again : aspects of the expressive body in the 20th century

Date
2006-03
Authors
Botha, Estelle
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
Acknowledging theatrical styles such as physical theatre, Tanztheater and poor theatre as forms of ‘total theatre’, and recognizing that there has been a prolonged process of development to reach such a point, the first chapter investigates the historical divide between dramatic dance and drama as starting point. Subsequently, in considering the body as expressive medium, the impact of content and form on the training of the performers’ body for the theatrical context is also evaluated.
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Thesis (MDram (Drama))—University of Stellenbosch, 2006.
Keywords
Modern dance -- Philosophy, Movement (Acting) -- History -- 20th century, Ballet -- Philosophy, Drama -- History -- 20th century, Dissertations -- Drama, Theses -- Drama
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