a Dance Critique

Critique:  an exercise involving careful judgment or judicious evaluation

Step 1: 

Watch, listen, and experience the performance with an open mind.  Do not view the dance as if it were a movie; you must involve yourself and be an active participant.

Step 2: 

Do a little research.  While a critique, having some background knowledge can help you put the work in context.  Possible items to look up are the choreographer, the dance, the composer, the dance company, and the principal dancer(s). 

Places to look for information:

International Encyclopedia of the Dance  

New Grove Dictionary of Music & Musicians   

Dance in Video                                               

In Print:

International Dictionary of Ballet 

International Dictionary of Modern Dance 

Oxford Dictionary of Dance 

You may want to look in these informational sources about the choreographer, the particular dance, performances, or the company.