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1	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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.96! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	The Classic Ballet: Basic Technique and Terminology more books like this by Lincoln Kirstein, George Balanchine (Preface by), Muriel Stuart A warm welcome back to this beloved classic! For decades the standard text for ballet technique, this book-first published in 1952-presents a beginner's gudie to basic movements, steps, and terminology. Written by the staff of the School of American Ballet, it builds on the Russian tradition of Anna Pavlova and reflects the dance style of George ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.71! \| SVS
3	Conditioning for Dance more books like this by Eric N Franklin This volume features 102 imagery exercises paired with dance-specific exercises to help maximize body-mind conditioning and develop more fluid mobility, balance, and tension release. The book culminates with a 20-minute, full-body barre workout routine designed to help dancers warm up, condition, and refine their dance technique. You'll learn how ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $16.56! \| SVS
4	Diaghilev's Ballets Russes more books like this by Professor Lynn Garafola }In the history of twentieth-century ballet, no company has had so profound and far-reaching an influence as the Ballets Russes. Under the direction of impresario extraordinaire Serge Diaghilev (18721929), the Ballets Russes radically transformed the nature of balletits subject matter, movement idiom, choreographic style, stage space, music, ... see all copies from $11.59! new only from $19.04! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Tango: The Dance, the Song, the Story more books like this by Simon Collier, Artemis Cooper, Richard Martin Flamenco is one of the quintessential aspects of Spain and the Spanish culture. A dramatic form of song, music, and dance, flamenco long ago began to thrill and captivate the world outside of Spain, even though its true character and purpose have often not been fully understood. The culmination of centuries of folk tradition, originating in the ... see all copies from $5.32! new only from $18.18! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Illustrated Dance Technique of Jose Limon more books like this by Daniel Lewis Providing the principles of dance developed by Limon, this book gives the historical and physical aspects of his style and approach to dance that will be of interest to students of dance at every level. It includes exercises that teach the fundamentals of dance, and includes a complete class beginning with floor work and progressing to center ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $51.66! \| first editions
7	Bob Fosse's Broadway more books like this by Margery Beddow, Roy Scheider (Adapted by) This show by show analysis of one of Broadway's preeminent American choreographers, the angular and jazzy Bob Fosse, is delivered by Fosse compatriot, dancer, and road choreographer Margery Beddow. With an introduction by Roy Scheider, and filled with photos, "Bob Fosse's Broadway" contains all the hits: from "Sweet Charity "to" Damn Yankees," ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $29.21! \| signed copies
8	The Oxford Dictionary of Dance more books like this by Debra Craine, Judith Mackrell Over the last twenty years the boundaries of dance have been radically redrawn. There has been an explosion of new activity within traditional forms like ballet, a stream of new dance languages invented by fresh generations of choreographers, and there is a growing appreciation in the West of dance forms from the rest of the world. Fans today ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $7.93! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The classic ballet : basic technique and terminology more books like this by Muriel Stuart, Carlus Dyer “For soundness, for clarity, for succinctness, this manual of basic ballet is the best there is anywhere.” –Edwin Denby, The Nation With a precision unparalleled in any other book of its kind, The Classic Ballet presents a lucid text, and nearly six hundred drawings describe and illustrate in minute detail the proper body ... see all copies from $7.50! new only from $14.81! \| first editions
10	The Routledge Dance Studies Reader more books like this by Alexandra Carter (Editor) This volume represents the range and diversity of writings from the 1980s and 1990s, providing contemporary perspectives on ballet, modern dance, postmodern "movement performance" jazz, South Asian dance and Black dance. Alexandra Carter traces the development of dance studies internationally and surveys current debates about the methods and ... see all copies from $31.99! new only from $37.46! \| SVS
11 view cover	The Language of Dance more books like this by Blue Mountain Arts (Manufactured by) Created by the bestselling poet and artist team of Susan Polis Schutz and Stephen Schutz, this distinctive series of hardcover books has a perfect title for every customer. Each book showcases a collection of verse and quotations by the world's most celebrated authors, poets, artists, scientists, philosophers, and political figures, both ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.98! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Tapworks: A Tap Dictionary and Reference Manual more books like this by Beverly Fletcher This dictionary features more than 1500 up-to-date entries, researched by its internationally respected author, Beverly Fletcher. Each tap term is concisely defined in all its variations. Clear directions on "How to Execute" are given. Other names for steps are referenced. It starts with a history of tap from the earliest beginnings to current ... see all copies from $23.71! new only from $24.95!
13 view cover	At the Ballet: Onstage, Backstage more books like this by Sandra Lee, Tom Hunt, Thomas Hunt This elegant look into the life of dance paints a portrait of the unique world of ballet from within America's oldest ballet company, San Francisco Ballet. The photographers' stunning imagery gives the readers an inside look into the daily classes, rehearsals, and performances of these remarkable artist by capturing life onstage and backstage. ... see all copies from $3.14! first editions
14 view cover	International Dictionary of Modern Dance more books like this by Taryn Benbow-Pfalzgraf (Editor), St James Press Modern Dance follows the format of other St. James Press volumes on performing arts. In a single, easy-to-use volume, it offers alphabetically arranged essays selected, written and reviewed by subject expert contributors and members of our advisory board, representing librarians, scholars and critics. The work presents 425 signed entries that ... see all copies from $15.48! new only from $17.22! \| SVS
15 view cover	Dance: The Art of Production more books like this by Joan Schlaich (Editor), Betty DuPont (Editor) All aspects of organising a dance performance and managing a company are covered in this book written by dancers for dancers. Photos, drawings, and diagrams show beginners how to hang lights, make costumes, design posters, and attract an audience. Readers will discover tips on the business side of a dance production including marketing, fund ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.66! \| SVS
16 view cover	ABC of Ballet more books like this by Janet Grosser Clearly worded, abundantly illustrated little guide defines basic ballet-related terms: arabesque, battement, pas de chat, releve, sissonne, many others. Pronunciation guide included. Excellent primer. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
17 view cover	Fifty Contemporary Choreographers more books like this by Martha Bremser, Ms. Deborah Jowitt (Preface by) Fifty Contemporary Choreographers provides a unique guide to some of today's most important dance-makers. Each entry includes: a biographical section a chronological list of works a detailed bibliography a critical essay Thus, instead of just presenting the facts, the entries in this book locate each choreographer's style and influence ... see all copies from $19.23! new only from $23.70! \| SVS
18 view cover	Advice for Dancers: Emotional Counsel and Practical Strategies more books like this by Linda Hamilton Dancers experience pain, joy, frustration, rapture, failure, applause, and are above the worldly concerns of food, money, and financial security. They live only to dance. Or do they? The reality is dancers of all ages, types, and skill levels often experience incredible physical and psychological stress and have traditionally bore their pain in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.50! \| first editions
19 view cover	Dictionary of Classical Ballet Terminology more books like this by Rhonda Ryman For students and teachers of classical ballet, this dictionary explains not only what each dance movement means, but how to do it and what it looks like. Each entry contains some or all of the following information: classical ballet term or composite term; international phonetic alphabet pronunciation; simplified English alphabet pronunciation; ... see all copies from $18.67! new only from $18.67!
20 view cover	The dancer's foot book. more books like this by Terry L. Spilken A complete guide to the common foot injuries of dancers in ballet, modern, jazz, and aerobic dance. Includes information for dance students, professionals, and teachers. Covers basic foot anatomy and has an alphabetical listing of injuries with recommended treatments. see all copies from $2.55! new only from $12.62! \| first editions
21 view cover	Spreading the Gospel of the Modern Dance: Newspaper Dance Criticism in the United States, 1850-1934 more books like this by Lynne Conner In the fall of 1927, newspaper dance writing in the United States evolved from a haphazard and largely throw-away subspecies of music criticism (covered by music and drama critics and sometimes sports and society columnists) into a specialized field of arts reporting and commentary. Lynne Conner investigates the watershed moment when New York City ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $8.96! \| first editions
22 view cover	Dance Composition more books like this by Jacqueline M Smith-Autard Dance composition is an integral part of dance education as it is the discipline that turns ideas into dances. This book explores essential guidelines and contributes to a greater understanding of dance composition as a discipline. This edition includes additional chapters on improvisation and experimental procedures. The chapter on resource-based ... see all copies from $10.65! new only from $23.86!
23 view cover	Marmalade me. more books like this by Jill Johnston The early work of a profoundly influential dance and cultural critic available now in an expanded edition. Originally published in 1971, MARMALADE ME achieved cult status as Jill Johnston's critical reputation grew. Reissued here with 18 previously uncollected articles, the book provides a fascinating view of the '60s and of one of the art world's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.99! \| first editions
24 view cover	A dictionary of ballet terms more books like this by Leo Kersley With over 100 drawings, this text offers explanations for over 250 ballet terms. In order to soften the aridity of technical terms, references are made to ballet steps in actual performance. The authors run their own ballet school in Harlow, Essex. see all copies from $4.95! first editions
25	Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ballet more books like this by Horst Koegler see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS

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