| Description |
x, 262 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Foreward and acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Foundation and diversifications -- The early years: 1978-1984 -- The Europeans make their mark: 1985-1989 -- An international festival: 1990-1994 -- A new role for Dance Umbrella: 1995-1999 -- Appendix 1: listings by year -- Appendix 2: digest of events, innovations and themes -- Appendix 3: Dance Umbrella personnel -- Appendix 4: Dance Umbrella board of management -- Appendix 5: Dance Artists in Education Conference, 1979 -- Notes to the chapters -- Select bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
Directed since its inception in 1978 by Val Bourne, the Dance Umbrella festival has long been an integral part in the development of British dance, and has become a major landmark on the international circuit. This fascinating history charts the festival's fortunes over two decades, highlighting not only the programming and performances, but also the regional and touring projects, the administrative and marketing schemes, and the initiatives related to music, film and design. With numerous illustrations by celebrated dance photographers, the book also includes detailed information on the programmes, management and staff of the festival. This book will provide essential reading for anyone interested in the current dance scene - for the story of Dance Umbrella not only reflects the changing world of dance, but shows the festival as an active player in creating that history |
| Notes |
Includes chronological listing of the perfomances and events of the Dance Umbrella festival from 1978-1999 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-255) and index |
| Subject |
Dance Umbrella (Festival) -- History
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| SUBJECT |
Dance Umbrella (Festival) -- History
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| Subject |
Dance festivals -- England -- London -- History.
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Modern dance -- England -- London -- History.
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| Author |
Glendinning, Hugo, photographer
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Harris, Chris, 1952-1994, photographer
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Nash, Chris, photographer
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| ISBN |
1852730773 |
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9781852730772 |
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