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Dance and the Specific Image: Improvisation
Published in Hardcover by Univ of Pittsburgh Pr (Txt) (1994)
Author: Daniel Nagrin
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Depth and beauty
I've never come across such an intelligent and holistic dance artist as Mr Nagrin, nor one with such integrity.

He is sublimely articulate about his working methods, honest, and interesting to read. I can't wait to try some of the improvisations he describes with my tertiary students.

A master collection of performance-quality improvisations.

An important book by an important dancer and choreographer.

Thumb through "Dance and the Specific Image: Improvisation" and you will envision yourself performing improvisations onstage. Daniel Nagrin's exercises, games and structures (EGAS, he calls them) work behind closed doors or in front of live audiences. They are clear and have a beginning, middle and end, and yet offer rich unpredictable results.

Nagrin's instructions are set apart from the rest of the text, so it's easy to graze through the book. But the greatest rewards come from reading the book from cover to cover, because the narrative reveals every step of the creative process to which Nagrin committed himself. It's an enjoyable read. It's very generous in its sharing. It makes you want to dance in a whole new way -- particularly in group sessions like the ones he directed.

Reading and re-reading this book is the next best thing to having Mr. Nagrin in residence.

A surprising application: At George Mason University this book is required reading for graduate courses in 3D human animation!


Choreography and the Specific Image: Nineteen Essays and a Workbook
Published in Paperback by Univ of Pittsburgh Pr (Trd) (2001)
Author: Daniel Nagrin
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a joy to read
I love the latest book! I took it with me on a trip I took in February and read it the entire trip. Three plane rides later, I was still reading in the evenings, and the whole way home. My book is now dog-eared with underlining, corners of pages folded over, etc. It sits on my desk and I open it up for encouragement and inspiration, and share passages with my students. Thank you for a lovely contribution to my world of dance.


How to Dance Forever : Surviving Against the Odds
Published in Paperback by William Morrow & Co (1988)
Author: Daniel Nagrin
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Astute and practical, witty and wise... a great read!
This book fills a major void in the dance world -- finally, a practical guide to living, fully and long, so that one can dance forever! Daniel Nagrin's very clear practices and philosophy address many issues arising in a long dance career. Advice on how to eat, rest, train, rehearse, and perform and delightful anecdotes from his long and colorful career are are peppered throughout the pages. Most interestingly, Mr. Nagrin addresses the less tangible but essential inner work on the soul/spiritual level that must be present for longevity as well as artistry. In addition, he poses challenging questions for future research among the greater dance community. One hopes that from these seed thoughts and challenges will sprout more interest and activity in the realm of mature movement artists. Thank you, Mr. Nagrin, for your generous sharing of your "heart-mind" in your most-welcome addition to my dance library. (I would have given 5 stars had there been more ph! otos included.)


Daniel Nagrin: A Chronicle of His Professional Career (University of California Publications. Catalogs and Bibliographies, Vol 13)
Published in Hardcover by University of California Press (1997)
Author: Christena L. Schlundt
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How to Dance Forever
Published in Paperback by William Morrow & Co Paper (1988)
Author: Daniel Nagrin
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The Six Questions: Acting Technique for Dance Performance
Published in Hardcover by Univ of Pittsburgh Pr (Txt) (1997)
Author: Daniel Nagrin
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