Appreciating Dance, 5th Edition Harriet Lihs and The Editors of Dance Horizons Appreciating Dance, 5th Edition is a thorough and accurate history of various forms of dance, analyzing everything from social dance and ballet and modern dance to tap, jazz, theatrical dance and contemporary dance. In it readers will find a brief biography of notable dancers and choreographers, information needed to expand the enjoyment of performance; the intersection of dance and religion; the history of dance through the beginning of the 21st century; and budding dance trends. Each chapter in this fifth edition has been updated and revised with new information, suggestions for YouTube viewing, and discussion questions. Table of Contents 1. Definitions and Origins 2. Dance and Religion 3. Social Dance 4. The Development of Ballet: From the Royal Courts to Theatrical Dance 5. Modern Dance 6. The American Originals: Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Television and Film Dance 7. Dance in the 21st Century 8. A Dancer's World: Careers and Concerns ISBN 9780871273956 ebook ISBN 9780871273994