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Foundations for Performance Training Cara Harker

Foundations for Performance Training By Cara Harker

Foundations for Performance Training by Cara Harker

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Foundations for Performance Training: Skills for the Actor-Dancer explores the physical, emotional, and theoretical components of performance training in order to equip readers with the tools needed to successfully advance in their development as artists and entertainers.

Foundations for Performance Training Summary

Foundations for Performance Training: Skills for the Actor-Dancer by Cara Harker

  • Outlines key physical and mental preparation tips and skills for students training to become performers.
  • This book is meant to serve as a companion to live instruction in acting, musical theatre, theatre movement, physical theatre, and dance classes, encouraging a deeper analysis of studio work to ignite thoughtful in-class discussions, innovative research, and creativity in performance.
  • Focuses on the development of the actor-dancer, instead of prioritizing one over the other.

About Cara Harker

Cara Harker is a Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), where she teaches musical theatre dance, theatre movement, jazz, tap, ballroom, aerial, improvisation, and composition. She also serves as program coordinator for the dance minor program.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Embracing Performance and Communing with the Audience: Acting, Dance, and the Performer's Role in Society 2. Performer Preparation: Practices from Theatre Movement for Mind/Body Connection and Free Expression 3. Performance Building Blocks: Key Concepts in Ballet Dance Technique for Presence and Authenticity on Stage and Screen 4. Discovering Character Motivation and Intention through Acting Technique and Physical Theatre 5. Jazz Dance and Musical Theatre: The Quintessential Combination of Acting and Dance in Performance 6. Auditioning: From a Necessary Evil to a Time to Shine 7. Performer and Theatre Maker: Creating New Works and Breathing New Life into Established Works 8. On Health and Wellness: Self-Care for Longevity as a Performer Final Thoughts Appendix Index

Additional information

GOR013446063
9780367711801
036771180X
Foundations for Performance Training: Skills for the Actor-Dancer by Cara Harker
Cara Harker
Used - Like New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2022-04-28
234
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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