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Ballet Basics

Ballet Basics more books like this

by Sandra N Hammond

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.

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Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet

Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet more books like this

by Gail Grant

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.

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Dancing on My Grave

Dancing on My Grave more books like this

by Gelsey Kirkland

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.

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The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique more books like this

by Janice Barringer, Sarah Schlesinger

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 ...

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Learning about Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment

Learning about Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment more books like this

by Nora Ambrosio

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Basic Principles of Classical Ballet

Basic Principles of Classical Ballet more books like this

by Agrippina Vaganova, Anatole Chujoy (Translator), V Christyakova (Designer)

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.

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The Art of Making Dances

The Art of Making Dances more books like this

by Doris Humphrey

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.

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The Dancer Prepares: Modern Dance for Beginners

The Dancer Prepares: Modern Dance for Beginners more books like this

by James Penrod, Janice Gudde Plastino

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 ...

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History of the dance in art and education

History of the dance in art and education more books like this

by Richard G. Kraus

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 ...

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The Complete Book of Ballroom Dancing

The Complete Book of Ballroom Dancing more books like this

by Richard Stephenson, Joseph Iaccarino

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.

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Classical Ballet Technique more books like this

by Gretchen Ward Warren

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 ...

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Ballet and Modern Dance Ballet and Modern Dance more books like this

by Susan Au

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 ...

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The Shape of Love more books like this

by Gelsey Kirkland, Greg Lawrence

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 ...

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Dancing more books like this

by Gerald Jonas

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.

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Done Into Dance: Isadora Duncan in America more books like this

by Ann Daly

The larger-than-life story of an American dance icon.

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Appreciating Dance: A Guide to the World's Liveliest Art more books like this

by Harriet R Lihs

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 ...

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Grandmother's Secrets: The Ancient Rituals and Healing Power of Belly Dancing more books like this

by Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi, Monique Arav (Translator)

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 ...

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First Steps in Teaching Creative Dance to Children more books like this

by Mary Joyce

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 ...

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Dance Kinesiology more books like this

by Sally S Fitt

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 ...

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Ballet & Modern Dance: A Concise History more books like this

by Jack Anderson

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The Art of Pole Dancing: A Spin-By-Spin Guide more books like this

by Peekaboo Pole Dancing Ltd (Creator)

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. ...

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Modern Ballroom Dancing more books like this

by Silvester

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 ...

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Tap! : the greatest tap dance stars and their stories, 1900-1955 more books like this

by Rusty E. Frank

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 ...

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The ballroom dance pack more books like this

by Walter Laird

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 ...

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Dance technique & injury prevention more books like this

by Justin Howse

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, ...

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