Part I : What is Dance? Introduction 1 Purposes of Dance What is Dance? Ceremonial Dance Political Dance Social Dance Therapeutic Dance Competitive Dance Promotional Dance Theatrical Dance Chapter Summary 2 Viewing Dance Through a Cultural Lens Bharatanatyam: A Dance of Devotion Kabuki: From Commoners to Cultural Treasure Dama: Sacred Rites Lindy Hop: Breaking Cultural Boundaries Chapter Summary 3 Crafting the Dance Choreographic Craft Elements of Dance Form Additional Considerations Production Elements Dance Notation Choreography Copyrights The Dancer''s Role Chapter Summary 4 Perceiving Dance Lens of Perception The Role of the Audience Writing About Dance Chapter Summary Part II : Exploration of Western Theatrical Dance Forms Introduction 5 Ballet Ballet as a Dance Form The Historical Development of Ballet American Ballet Companies Ballet Commercialized Contemporary Issues Within the Field Chapter Summary 6 Modern Dance Modern as a Dance Form Recurring Themes in Modern Dance Current Approaches Contemporary Dance Chapter Summary 7 Tap Dance Tap as a Dance Form Tap Dance Roots American Dance Onstage Selected Tap Dance Styles Tap Highlights Chapter Summary 8 Jazz Dance Jazz as a Dance Form Jazz Dance in Show Business Codification of Jazz Dance Styles of Jazz Dance Chapter Summary 9 Hip-Hop Dance A Culture of Expression Hip-Hop as a Dance Form Commercialization of the Art Form Types of Hip-Hop Dance Chapter Summary 10 American Social Dance Social Dance as a Form of Dance Key Influence on Social Dance Evolution Chapter Summary Part III : Behind the Scenes Introduction 11 Dance Media and Technology Technology in Live Performances Dance on Camera Screen Dance Digital Technology Chapter Summary 12 Training and Education Training Opportunities in Dance Dance in Education Inclusion and Accessibility Chapter Summary 13 The Dancer The Journey to Professional Dancer Chapter Summary 14 Dance Health Dance Injuries Nutrition Mental and Emotional Health Dance Medicine and Science Chapter Summary 15 Careers in Dance Performance Choreography Teaching Science and Therapy Writing and Preservation Administration Production Technology Chapter Summary.