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.

The editors explore the influence of gender in art criticism, discussing how gender perspectives inform and transform the analysis and evaluation of art.

This book examines gender norms within cultural institutions, exploring how these norms influence practices, policies, and representations in the cultural sector.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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