Dance Books

From ballroom to ballet, Dancing Ancient and Modern traces the evolution of dance through the ages. With detailed descriptions of steps, techniques, and costumes, as well as historical context and cultural insights, this book is a must-read for dance...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

"Few volumes tackle the issue of gender and dance with such currency. A work of high quality, thorough in its composition, impeccable in its rigor, and far reaching in its approach."--Julie Kerr-Berry, Minnesota State University, Mankato"Generous with...

This volume presents a multidisciplinary perspective on dance scholarship and practice as they have evolved in India and its diaspora, outlining how dance histories have been written and re-written, how aesthetic and pedagogical conventions have changed...

The only scholarly book in English dedicated to recent European contemporary dance, Exhausting Dance: Performance and the Politics of Movement examines the work of key contemporary choreographers who have transformed the dance scene since the early 1990s...

Clara is a soloist with the Los Angeles Ballet Theater who knows she has what it takes to become a principal dancer.When one of the major stars slated to appear in the World Stars of Ballet gala suddenly bows out, Clara is invited as a last-minute...

This book presents nine lenses through which the body is conventionally viewed. The body as object, the body as subject, the phenomenological body, the contextual body, the interdependent body, the environmental body, the cultural body and, finally, the...

Like many artists of his generation, George Barbier was fascinated by the work of the dancer Tamara Karsavina, and in this book Barbier pays homage to the great dancer in the form of twelve fantastical designs which convey the impressionKarsavina...

This classic book is the definitive work on one of ballet's greatest and most popular works, Swan Lake.The book is in two parts. The first describes the evolution of Swan Lake from its initial conception to its first realisation by the Austrian...

Travel through a timeline of rhythm and motion, engaging with different examples of how the skills learnt through dance can transform health and wellbeing. With narratives throughout, the book culminates on how to 'get dancing'. This book is for everyone...

This is the hardback version. Legendary man-of-many-faces Leonard Reed and historic Black show business come alive through the eyes of someone who saw it all. From beginnings in medicine shows, Al Capone, speakeasies, Vaudeville, on up through The Cotton...

This book highlights both verbally and visually the development of dance through the ages. The influence of peoples' beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles, as well as the functions of dance in various societies are discussed. This book explores the...

This instructional book provides step-by-step guidance on the art of society dancing and popular dance styles of the late 19th century. J. Davis includes diagrams and descriptions of each dance, making it accessible to both beginners and intermediates...

Tom Hood's classic work on the physiology of dance is an essential resource for dancers, choreographers, and anyone interested in the science of movement. With detailed descriptions of the eight fundamental movements of dance, and the muscular system...

This beautiful facsimile edition of Hans Holbein's famous Dance of Death woodcuts provides a stunning visual journey through the medieval allegory of mortality. Originally published in 1538, the series of engravings depicts a range of characters, from...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

"A must-read for all dancers as the invaluable historical references and in-depth coverage of the different jazz forms cannot be found in such detail in any other book on the market today."-Debra McWaters, author of Musical Theatre Training"Artfully...

Dance occupies a prestigious place in Indian performing arts, yet it curiously, to a large extent, has remained outside the arena of academic discourse. This book documents and celebrates the emergence of contemporary dance practice in India...

Focusing on politics, gender, and identities, a group of international dance scholars provide a broad overview of new methodological approaches - with specific case studies - and how they can be applied to the study of ballet and modern...

Europe Dancing examines the dance cultures and movements which have developed in Europe since the Second World War. Nine countries are represented in this unique collaboration between European dance scholars. The contributors chart the art form, and...

Africa is rich in (neo) traditional dances; yet, not much exists in the form of written literature on the subject. Even worse, existing documents date back to the colonial period and are often disparaging. Dance to Africans is what martial arts are to...

First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Tesis Doctoral / Disertación del año 2014 en eltema Teatrología, danza, Nota: Sobresaliente CUMLAUDE, Universidad de Sevilla, Idioma: Español, Resumen: Tras el análisis de los resultados obtenidos en la presente investigación, en función de cada una...

If you have ever dreamed of being a DJ with people dancing to your music and all whilst having the time of your life then this book will show you how.From the bedroom to the hottest clubs, events and mainstage festivals.Whether you're a seasoned pro...

Teaching What You Want to Learn distills the five decades that Bill Evans has spent immersed in teaching dance into an indispensable guide for today's dance instructor. From devising specific pedagogical strategies and translating theory into action, to...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This workbook has been written as a tool to help you plan your next act.It contains tips, tricks and things learned over years of performing in various styles for you to consider in your planning.Lara has been involved in the performing arts for her...

Playing Activists and Dancing Anarchists is a Ph.D. dissertation that aims to analyse men and masculinities in political demonstrations and similar manifestations by conceptualising and analytically approaching such cultural performances as theatrical...

Antonín Dvořák's masterful compositional strategies construct sonic humor in his six comic operas. He crafts musical slapstick, satire, parody, and merriment using clever orchestration and voicing techniques and incongruity. Narrative description and...

Verdi hat mit seiner Oper Nabucco 1842 den Durchbruch zum Welterfolg geschaffen. Ist sie als musikalische und politische Grundlage des italienischen Freiheitskampfes zu sehen oder wurde sie später dazu stilisiert? In der Gestalt des Nabucco sind laut...

Little does Doctor Buzz know when he signs on as the Ringmaster and tour manager for the one-ring Rex Terrestrial, Celestial & Nautical Circus that he will not only be taking a ragtag collection of misfits on a six-month trip from the headwaters of...

The death of the internationally celebrated choreographer Antony Tudor made the ballet world aware of the importance of preserving his works to enrich future generations before it was too late. Soiree Musicale, the first Tudor ballet to be made available...

Rudolf Laban's provocative, experimental, explosive dance theatre works have lain hidden since the Third Reich deliberately annihilated his name. This book exposes Laban's audacity and his significance for dance theatre today, giving access to his...

The last century has seen radical social changes in Ireland, which have impacted all aspects of local life but none more so than traditional Irish music, an increasingly important identity marker both in Ireland and abroad. The author focuses on a small...