Choreographing Shakespeare

"Choreographing Shakespeare" delves into the untold stories of choreographers and performers who have adapted Shakespeare's works into dance from 1940 to 2016, encompassing various genres like ballet, modern dance, and hip-hop across Britain, America, and Europe. Combining scholarly analysis with insightful conversations from six contemporary choreographers, Elizabeth Klett examines how the essence of Shakespeare's language is transformed into dance while exploring its connections to musical and choreographic influences. This book is an essential resource for students of Shakespeare and Dance Studies, highlighting the art of storytelling through movement and the intrinsic beauty of dance.