Dancing for Young Audiences

A Practical Guide to Creating, Managing, and Marketing a Performance Company By Ella H. Magruder

This book has systematic directions for those who are creating a dance company for young audiences: how to handle bookings, write effective grants, handle crowds of children, keep their interest high and deal with the unexpected--backstage, or onstage or costume! It also includes how to maintain the support and the appreciation of presenters, teachers and principals. Profiles of ten successful dance companies who perform for children are provided.

The book's touring and production information can be applied to almost any performing group that uses the medium of dance to deliver its message--from professional dance companies to university, high school and studio dance performers.

Foreword By Lynnette Y. Overby

This book is available online from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and McFarland & Co.

Reviews

  • Sharon Friedman, Dance Writer, Editor and Education Consultant, writes that Magruder's book "does exactly what it purports to do. It presents an entirely practical and very effective guide...a truly splendid book." Friedman adds, "It is not often that a book comes along which goes straight to the praxis so effectively."

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  • Rima Faber, Ph.D., writes, "Ella H. Magruder describes the essential elements necessary for forming and sustaining a small touring company...an excellent text." Rima finds the "smorgasbord of successful models for production and company endurance" and the "performance philosophy to not 'dance down' to children" particularly heartening.

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Meet the Author

Ella H. Magruder (above with her husband and dance partner, Mark Magruder) is a lifelong dancer and teacher. She's toured professionally and taught for over 30 years. She currently works as a Professor of Dance at Sweet Briar College.

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