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Marquié, Hélène. 2016. Non, la danse n’est pas un truc de filles ! : essai sur le genre en danse. L’Attribut.

Hélène Marquié challenges the stereotype that dance is solely a feminine activity, providing an essay on gender in dance that addresses the complexities and misconceptions surrounding gender roles in the dance world.

Fléty, Laura (ed.). 2023. Danses et rituels. Centre national de la danse.

Laura Fléty’s edited volume explores the relationship between dance and rituals, analyzing how dance functions within various ritualistic contexts and its cultural significance.

Locatelli, Axelle. 2024. Entre pratiques de corps et gestes créatifs : Les choeurs de mouvements Laban (Allemagne, 1923-1936). Centre national de la danse.

Axelle Locatelli investigates the Laban movement choirs in Germany from 1923 to 1936, focusing on the interplay between bodily practices and creative gestures in this historical dance context.

Launay, Isabelle. 2019. Cultures de l’oubli et citation. II. Centre national de la danse.

Isabelle Launay discusses the cultures of forgetting and citation in dance, exploring how memory and reference shape the evolution and perception of dance practices.

Gelinier, Sophie. 2024. Francine Lancelot : danse populaire, danse savante, musique baroque : des écritures de la danse. L’Oeil d’or.

Sophie Gelinier explores the work of Francine Lancelot, focusing on the interplay between popular dance, scholarly dance, and Baroque music, and how these elements are expressed through dance notation.

Humphrey, Doris. 1997. The art of making dances. Dance Books.

Doris Humphrey’s classic work delves into the art and principles of choreography, offering insights into the creative process and the craft of making dances.

William Forsythe Improvisation Technologies

This resource pertains to William Forsythe’s methodologies and technologies for dance improvisation, offering insights into his innovative approaches to movement and choreography.

Boissière, Anne, and Catherine Kintzler (eds.). 2020. Approche philosophique du geste dansé : de l’improvisation à la performance. Presses universitaires du Septentrion.

This edited volume provides a philosophical approach to the danced gesture, exploring the spectrum from improvisation to performance and the underlying concepts and theories.

Smirnova, Natalia. 2016. La compagnie des ballets russes. CNRS Editions.

Natalia Smirnova examines the history and impact of the Ballets Russes, a seminal ballet company that revolutionized dance and ballet in the early 20th century.

Lemaire, Olivier (dir.). 2014. Vidéo documentaire : Let’s dance. [2], C’est le pied. Arte France.

This video documentary, directed by Olivier Lemaire, explores the world of dance, likely focusing on various styles, cultural impacts, and the joy of dancing, as suggested by the title “C’est le pied” (It’s great).

Guest, Ivor. 1976. Le Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris : trois siècles d’histoire et de tradition. Flammarion.

Ivor Guest provides a historical account of the Paris Opera Ballet, tracing its three centuries of history and tradition, and its significant contributions to the world of ballet.

Del Valle, Marian, Bianca Maurmayr, and Marina Nordera (eds.). 2020. Pratiques de la pensée en danse : les Ateliers de la danse. L’Harmattan.

This edited volume delves into the practices of thought in dance, particularly through the lens of dance workshops, exploring how dance serves as a medium for intellectual and creative exploration.