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by Doris Humphrey

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Written just before the author's death in 1958, this book is an autobiography in art, a gathering of experiences in performance, and a lucid and practical source book on choreography.

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  • Title The Art of Making Dances
  • Author Doris Humphrey
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Princeton Book Company, Hightstown, New Jersey, U.S.A.
  • Publication date August 1991
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9780871271587 / 0871271583
  • Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.22 x 5.98 x 0.49 in (23.42 x 15.19 x 1.24 cm)
  • Category Performing Arts
  • Library of Congress subjects Choreography, Modern dance
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 59006573
  • Dewey Decimal Code 792.82

About the author

Doris Humphrey is one of the founders of American modern dance. Together With Charles Weidman she formed the Humphrey Weidman Dance Company to present each others' choreography (1929-1943 Upon retiring from performing she became Artistic Director for the Jose Limon Dance Company until her death. She has taught at The Juilliard School and the Bennington College Summer School of Dance. As Director of the Dance Program at New York's 92nd Street YMHA, she taught an annual course on choreography.
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