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1	Ballet Basics more books like this by Sandra N Hammond add to wishlist Written for the adult beginner, "Ballet Basics" is a well-illustrated introduction to the fundamentals of ballet technique. The text also provides an overview of the history of ballet and introduces students to the world of ballet. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.72! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet more books like this by Gail Grant add to wishlist From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions also included. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Dancing on My Grave more books like this by Gelsey Kirkland add to wishlist Prima Ballerina Gelsey Kirkland writes vividly about her years as a dancer, and in particular the hardships a dedicated dancer must endure. She also reveals candid truths about her relationships with George Balanchine and Mikhail Baryshnikov. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $70.75! \| first editions
4	The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique more books like this by Janice Barringer, Sarah Schlesinger add to wishlist Expanded and updated throughout, this guide provides a thorough examination of pointe shoes and pointe technique. Dancers quickly benefit from the most current research that offers the most recent information on hundreds of contemporary designs, materials, products, and suppliers. It illuminates the shoemaking process and gives advice about how to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.51! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Learning about Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment more books like this by Nora Ambrosio add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00!
6	Basic Principles of Classical Ballet more books like this by Agrippina Vaganova, Anatole Chujoy (Translator), V Christyakova (Designer) add to wishlist Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many steps and movements. 118 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.35! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Art of Making Dances more books like this by Doris Humphrey add to wishlist This is perhaps the most important book on choreography ever published. Written just before Humphrey's death in 1958, it is her autobiography in art, a gathering of her experiences in performance and a lucid and practical source book on choreography. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.58! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Dancer Prepares: Modern Dance for Beginners more books like this by James Penrod, Janice Gudde Plastino add to wishlist Written by two highly-regarded professional choreographer dancers, this accessible activity book introduces students to the techniques, combinations, and vocabulary of modern dance. It offers concrete, practical information for beginning and intermediate dancers. Key changes to this new edition include a new chapter on improvization with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.59! \| first editions \| SVS
9	History of the dance in art and education more books like this by Richard G. Kraus add to wishlist Third edition has been thoroughly updated so as to reflect the contemporary dance scene and all trends in dance as a performing art and form of education. In addition, the coverage has been expanded to deal with more advanced topics -- such as the dancer/choreographer as entrepreneur. The authors have included discussion of the shift in artistic ... see all copies from $6.01! new only from $140.31! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Complete Book of Ballroom Dancing more books like this by Richard Stephenson, Joseph Iaccarino add to wishlist A fully illustrated guide to social dancing, now in paperback, provides easy, step-by-step instructions for the most popular ballroom dances, including the waltz, fox-trot, tango, cha-cha, polka, and many more. More than 500 black-and-white illustrations and photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.90! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Classical Ballet Technique more books like this by Gretchen Ward Warren add to wishlist In more than 2600 photographs, professional dancers (from such companies as the American Ballet Theatre and the Jaffrey Ballet) demonstrate in sequence every movement in the classical repertoire, from the most basic to the most advanced. Each photograph is accompanied by a text that details appropriate teaching techniques and describes the proper ... see all copies from $17.98! new only from $27.27! \| SVS
12 view cover	Ballet and Modern Dance Ballet and Modern Dance more books like this by Susan Au add to wishlist Whether as performers or spectators, more people enjoy dance today than ever before. Its extraordinary range extends from classical ballet and baroque court spectacles to avant-garde modern dance, tap and world dance. Everyone with an interest in dance will have felt the need for a guide to the art's rich history and complex present state. Susan ... see all copies from $4.94! new only from $11.51! \| SVS
13	The Shape of Love more books like this by Gelsey Kirkland, Greg Lawrence add to wishlist This is the personal story of the creation of a ballet, of a woman's come-back and of the pressures of stardom. Gelsey Kirkland gives an account of her struggle and the passionate energy that she puts into creating the two most demanding roles in ballet - as Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet" and as Princess Aurora in "Sleeping Beauty". She also ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.00! \| first editions
14 view cover	Dancing more books like this by Gerald Jonas add to wishlist The first illustrated, international survey of dancing covers all aspects of dance--not only the major theatrical traditions, but also dance as a form of social, cultural, and religious expression. 275 illustrations, 125 in full color. Index. see all copies from $11.98! new only from $15.74! \| SVS
15 view cover	Done Into Dance: Isadora Duncan in America more books like this by Ann Daly add to wishlist The larger-than-life story of an American dance icon. see all copies from $2.40! new only from $4.98! \| SVS
16 view cover	Appreciating Dance: A Guide to the World's Liveliest Art more books like this by Harriet R Lihs add to wishlist This work, written for the dance novice, is a concise history and current picture of all forms of dance. It gives a brief biography of many of the notable dancers and choreographers who have contributed to each form of dance, and provides, in a nutshell, the information needed to expand the enjoyment of performance. It also details the development ... see all copies from $7.83! new only from $17.50! \| SVS
17 view cover	Grandmother's Secrets: The Ancient Rituals and Healing Power of Belly Dancing more books like this by Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi, Monique Arav (Translator) add to wishlist This is a personal memoir, a how-to guide, and a philosophical reflection about bellydance as an art form for women. Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi describes the secret language of bellydance choreography, explains the significance of movements from head to toe, and discusses the many dances used to celebrate various stages in a woman's life, such as ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $11.60! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	First Steps in Teaching Creative Dance to Children more books like this by Mary Joyce add to wishlist This text presents easy-to-follow lesson plans for instructors who have no previous experience in teaching dance to children. It includes 34 short, directed lessons for teachers aiming for an enthusiastic response from children. The lessons can stand alone, giving dance instructors the flexibility to structure programmes appropriate for the ages ... see all copies from $34.14! new only from $60.90! \| SVS
19 view cover	Dance Kinesiology more books like this by Sally S Fitt add to wishlist A working knowledge of the science of movement can help any dancer achieve the goals of excellent performance and avoidance of injury. For students and others in pursuit of that knowledge, Dance Kinesiology is a comprehensive introduction to the ways muscles and bones work in all types of dance. Dance Kinesiology explores virtually every aspect of ... see all copies from $26.84! new only from $85.76!
20 view cover	Ballet & Modern Dance: A Concise History more books like this by Jack Anderson add to wishlist see all copies from $3.89! new only from $13.45! \| first editions
21 view cover	The Art of Pole Dancing: A Spin-By-Spin Guide more books like this by Peekaboo Pole Dancing Ltd (Creator) add to wishlist Pole dancing has become the biggest craze at health clubs, gyms, and dance studios - it's the sexy style that every woman wants to learn. And why not? It combines seductive poses with simple and enjoyable steps, spins, and lifts. Like any good dance form, it offers both fun and fitness, plus a wonderful opportunity to express your personality. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.97! \| SVS
22 view cover	Modern Ballroom Dancing more books like this by Silvester add to wishlist This guide traces the history of dancing, showing how modern dances orginated and developed, the influence of jazz and Latin-American music, the supremacy of the "English Style" and trends since the war to the present day. It also provides detailed descriptions of all the most popular ballroom dances: the four classics - waltz, foxtrot, quickstep ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.50! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Tap! : the greatest tap dance stars and their stories, 1900-1955 more books like this by Rusty E. Frank add to wishlist From the vaudeville era, through the Astaire-Rogers movies, to the intricate artistry of bebop, tap has dominated American dance with its rhythm, originality, and humor. This book collects the voices and memories of thirty of America's best-loved tap-dance stars and two hundred rare theater, film, and publicity photographs. Here Shirley Temple ... see all copies from $2.20! new only from $9.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The ballroom dance pack more books like this by Walter Laird add to wishlist Whether your style is Strictly Ballroom or you have just started to Come Dancing, discover how to master the six most popular ballroom dances with this fantastic guide. Step-by-step instructions will take you through the modern classics as well as the sexy Latin moves of the Rumba and Tango. With a specially recorded accompanying CD to ensure you ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.92! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Dance technique & injury prevention more books like this by Justin Howse add to wishlist This guide to injury among dancers claims that the cause is often a fault in technique which is not identified by the teacher before actual injury occurs. While prevention is preferable, appropriate treatment is vital to the dancer's career. The book is divided into five sections: anatomy and physiology; injuries - pathology, causes, treatment, ... see all copies from $9.69! new only from $19.71! \| first editions \| SVS

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