Author: Plumptre, Timothy

Publication Year: 1981

Media Type: Report

Summary:

Abstract:

CONTENTS
Preface.

Chapter 1. The lights come up:

Dance history and traditions - A brief overview.
Ballet and modern dance activity in Canada.
Geography and dance.

Chapter 2.  Blood, sweat and tears - Dancers and their training:

Training institutions and philosophies.
Non-professional schools.
Training in modern dance.
Recent developments.
The trained dancer.
After the dance.

Chapter 3. Bringing the performance to the stage:

The artistic director/choreographer.
The general manager or administrative director.
Touring.
Facilities.
Unions and the dance.
Board of directors.

Chapter 4. The economics of a dance company:

Expenditures.
Revenue.
Improving the bottom line.
Conclusion.

Chapter 5. Building the audience, present and future:

Marketing the dance.
Criticism and dance.
The audience in future.

Chapter 6. Fostering the development of dance - business and government support:

Business and dance.
Provincial activities and policies.
The federal role.
Creating an environment for dance development.

Chapter 7. In summary.

Appendices: A. Notes and tables on chapter 4: The economics of a dance company. Appendices: B. Summary of recommendations from the study of the market for
                       professional dance.

Arts & Intersections:

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