Tributes to Selma Jeanne Cohen
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The contributions of dance historian Selma Jeanne Cohen are presented from the viewpoints of other dance historians and dancers themselves. Her contributions include pioneering the dance history field, originating and editing the 'International Encyclopedia of Dance', and including dance discipline and training subjects in academic research.
Publication Name: Dance Research Journal
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0149-7677
Year: 2000
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Pages from one life: reflections on the body of work of Selma Jeanne Cohen
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Dance historian Selma Jeanne Cohen differentiates between dance history, dance criticism, and dance aesthetics. History focuses more on timelines and audience reaction, while criticism involves evaluation and aesthetics addresses the social and intellectual value of the dance.
Publication Name: Dance Research Journal
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0149-7677
Year: 2000
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Kapila Vatsyayan - formative influences
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Kapila Vatsyayan, a scholar of Indian dance, discusses her introduction to dance in 1930s colonial India, the training she received in the U.S. and the social and political conflicts she experienced between colonialist, nationalist and Western identities.
Publication Name: Dance Research Journal
Subject: Arts, visual and performing
ISSN: 0149-7677
Year: 2000
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