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This chapter proposes a theory of dance rhythm as distinct from rhythm in dance. First, it distinguishes natural and intentional rhythm, constructed from combining theories by Dewey and Margolis. It then defends this account by exploring musical and non-musical connections between rhythm and dance. It argues that dance rhythm can arise in conjunction with music, or that it can – though need not – follow music, or that it can set the musical rhythm, or be completely independent of music, though natural or internal bodily rhythms can underpin both. Finally, it asserts the existence of dance that might be naturally rhythmic, but not in a way essential to dance qua dance.
ISBN
9780199347780
Publication Date
11-1-2019
Publication Source
The Philosophy of Rhythm: Aesthetics, Music, Poetics
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Disciplines
Dance | Music | Philosophy
Recommended Citation
Bresnahan, Aili W., "Dance Rhythm" (2019). Books and Book Chapters by University of Dayton Faculty. 46.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/books/46
Comments
The document available for download is Chapter 5 (pp. 91-98) of the book The Philosophy of Rhythm: Aesthetic, Music, Poetics, edited by Peter Cheyne, Andy Hamilton, and Max Paddison. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
It is provided for download following a required embargo in compliance with the publisher's policy on self-archiving. Permission documentation is on file.