University Press of New England

A useful source for academic dance programs . . . Conceived as an alternative to the usual photocopied packet handed out in many university dance classes, this book presents a wide assortment... — Library Journal More…

This volume goes beyond recent discussions of historical performance . . . like many performance studies [it] challenges disciplinary boundaries. More important, it challenges performance studies... — Choice More…

[T]he book gradually unwinds as if written from muscle memory-the deeply felt knowledge that makes choreography look natural — Bookforum More…

The strengths of this book lie in its broad reach and in Lerman's capacity to share nuanced learning in conversational language. She investigates numerous processes central to making, working,... — Choice More…