As the official reference manual of the Dance Masters of America, this tap dance resource contains more than 1,500 up-to-date entries about every facet of this uniquely American art form. It provides
This inside look at the The Nutcracker combines both the story and insights into the performance, creating a rich complement to the classic ballet. Abundant illustrations and elaborate explanations o
The first diet book based on research with dancers, this guideprovides information about proper dietary procedures that will enablepeople to reach and/or maintaintheir optimal body
A technical and artistic discussion of ballet focusing on its history, physical requirements, exercises, and training. (We challenge LC's characterization of it as "juvenile.") Annotation copyright Bo
This fascinating autobiography highlights Tamara’s incredible life in Romania and her worldwide dancing career, the tempestuous marriage to actor Peter Finch and her involvement in his notorious affai
Based on the latest scientific research, Dancing Longer, Dancing Stronger offers a complete conditioning program to help dancers improve technique and lessen the danger of injury. By presenting genera
This redesigned, updated, and expanded version of Fourth Steps in Ballet: On Your Toes! presents a simple exposition of beginner–low intermediate pointe work while inspiring students toward higher ach
A foolproof guide to releasing shoulder and neck tension, this book shows how imagery and touch can be used to eliminate stiffness and pain. It provides simple and effective exercises that can be done
Appreciating Dance is a thorough and accurate history of various forms of dance, analyzing everything from social dance, and ballet to modern dance, tap, jazz, theatrical dance and contemporary dance.
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
An introduction to modern dance and body movement techniques, this guide begins with an overview of the history of modern dance and proceeds to a discussion of basic body movement, improvisation, and
Starting with the essentials of basic skin care and maintenance, this comprehensive guide details tips and techniques for handling the unique makeup needs of performance athletes such as dancers, che
Written just before the author's death in 1958, this book is an autobiography in art, a gathering of?experiences in performance, and a lucid and practical source book on choreography.
The more knowledge the dancer - and the dancer's parents and teachers - has about the body as an instrument of artistic expression, the better the dancer. Inside Ballet Technique introduces the reade
Ballet and Modern Dance meets the needs of both students and inquisitive dance goers through a narrative focused on the development of Western theatrical dance from the Renaissance to the first decade
Provides a roughly chronological account of the lives of three German choreographers of modern dance: Rudolf Laban (1879-1958) and his students Mary Wigman (1886-1973) and Kurt Jooss (1901-1979). The
The lives and works of the choreographer-dancers who created American modern dance come vividly to life in this graceful and witty book. It illuminates such greats as Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan, Ruth
Doris Humphrey (1895-1958) was one of the great figures in the development of modern dance - as a performer, teacher, choreographer, and theoretician. This account of her life and work not only tells
Providing the principles of dance developed by José Limón, this book gives the historical and physical aspects of his style and approach to dance that will be of interest to dancers, teache
A classic study of physiology and the effect of psychological processes on movement that has a mind/body approach, which makes it a favorite of dancers.
Instructive techniques for practicing ballet away from class are presented in this compilation of three previously published volumes. Elementary barre exercises, basic arm movements and positions of t
A complete history of black dance forms, this book explores folk, ballet, jazz, tap, Broadway/Hollywood, disco, and breakdancing. An ultimate research tool, it includes portraits of hundreds of impor
A guided tour into the world of modern dance, this collection of essays, transcribed talks, and notes reveals the guiding principles of American modern dance founder Doris Humphrey. The main elements
Providing teachers with strategies for classroom control, this guide helps both new and experienced educators survive the school week. Rooted in proven methods of education as well as new trends in c
By relating the development of modern dance to movements in painting, architecture, drama, and music,the bookprompts students to develop a keen ear for emerging trends in the arts as a co
A complete examination of the pointe technique and pointe shoes is provided in this guide. Dancers tired of their pointe shoes wearing out too quickly benefit from a thorough explanation of the shoema
This is the moving story of the development of modern dance as told by the visionary artists who created it. The powerful words of Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Ruth St. Denis, and t
As a guide to contemporary social etiquette in the ballroom, the dances that were in vogue, the various steps and arm movements in use and how they were executed, Le Maitre a Danser is an invaluable s
