Dance Books

Social Foxtrot is a ballroom dance to be embraced and enjoyed by all, irrespective of age, ability, or experience. This comprehensive reference is suitable for all levels of dancer, from novices to professional. It introduces new figures, as well as...

There is a persistent myth about hula with its grass shirt and hip movements.  But hula tells a story or has a message, and the movements of the hands, feet, and other parts of the body only help in telling the story...

The Art of Tango offers a systematic exploration of the performance, arrangement and composition of the universally popular tango. The author discusses traditional practices, the De Caro school and the pioneering oeuvre of four celebrated innovators:...

This new collection of essays and interviews assembles research on teaching methods, choreographic processes, and archival material that challenges systemic exclusions and provides practitioners with accessible steps to creating more equitable teaching...

This edited collection investigates the myriad ways in which disability performance travels in a globalized world.

Marco Spada est un ballet en quatre actes qui a été créé à l'Opéra de Paris en 1857. Joseph Mazilier en est le chorégraphe et la musique est de Daniel-François-Esprit Auber. Ce livre est une partition complète du ballet, avec des annotations et des...

First published in 1600, this account of William Kemp's famous dance from London to Norwich is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Tudor England. Written by Kemp himself, and edited by Alexander Dyce, this book offers a first-hand account of a...

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 edited collection examines the potential of dance training for developing socially engaged individuals capable to forge ethical human relations for an ever-changing world and in turn frames dance as a fundamental part of human experience.

Join us on a captivating journey into the rhythmic realm where classical grace meets urban flair; a world where tradition and innovation harmonize to create the groundbreaking dance phenomenon known as Hiplet. "Hiplet: Bridging the Rhythms of Ballet and...

African dance has been absent in school systems worldwide for many years. The presence of cultural dances has rarely made a mark in educational institutions. The most common forms of dance studied at the university level for credit are ballet, modern,...

Sport icon Will Hamilton, known in the world of baseball and society pages as The Hammer, watched as prima ballerina Linda Lewis twirled unbelievably fast on pointed toes. Generally, classical ballet was not his thing, but as the spotlights followed her...

Newly edited and engraved study score for the original 1877 version of Tchaikovsky's first ballet masterpiece. Includes Preface, Synopsis, and Cast of Characters. This is the complete orchestral score, not a piano reduction, based upon the composer's...

Gregorio Lambranzi was an Italian dancing master, working in Venice in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His New and Curious School of Theatrical Dancing, originally published in two parts in Nuremberg in 1716, gives details of more than one...

Specific details on notating a range of aspects of movement in Labanotation. These include finer intermediate directions, greater variations in writing paths of gestures and paths across the floor, defined intermediate distances, specific minor...

The description and notation of various different types of objects, such as sticks, fans, swords, ribbons, and candles, and the ways in which they can be held or manipulated with the hands or other parts of the body.

The notation of hand movements ranging from broad general statements for the whole hand to detailed descriptions that necessitate defining use of a particular surface or edge of a specific joint or segment.

The possibilities of exploring in Labanotation movements in which placement of body weight is of particular importance: balancing, shifting weight, leaning, and falling. Many examples from modern dance technique are included.

This issue completes the theory relating to movements on the floor, supporting on various body parts and transitions between such supports. It also gives a full account of revolutions of the body and their recording in Labanotation and offers many...

Senegal has played a central role in contemporary dance due to its rich performing traditions, as well as strong state patronage of the arts, first under French colonialism and later in the postcolonial era. In the 1980s, when the Senegalese economy was...

This book is written with the ambitious aim of. 1)To be used  as   reference  guide to know almost all the important people who belonged to the devadasi sect or Isai Vellalar caste . A sort of ready reckoner.2) A readable  ...

A guide and format for learning the twelve cosmic dances which celebrate the creative streaming of the twelve zodiacal. Based on the Choreocosmic dance developed by Robert Powell. A companion volume to Cosmic Dances of the Planets

This is a celebration of the art of dance through coloring. This coloring book is a fun and effective way to inspire the dancer in all of us, whether it’s classical ballet, modern, jazz, or hip-hop! Color to the rhythm and patterns of dance, and...

Hopefully, some of these concerts are as memorable to others as they are to me. Just to jog a memory of good times is a relief. Though not all pictures are as good as others, I hope to remind you that music makes the world go round and a picture really...

Foxtrot unlimited begins with the simplest and most basic steps in this dance and progresses step-by-step in an orderly fashion to describe the mainstream and more advanced dance sequences. Ultimately a number of the most impressive and exotic dance...

A famous nineteenth century guide to Civil War dance that includes illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Contents Include: The Toilet The Ball Room Quadrille Le Pantalon-L'Ete La Poule Trenise-La Pastorale Finale Coulon's Double Quadrille Plain...

Fully revised and updated, this second edition of Contemporary Choreography presents a range of articles covering choreographic enquiry, investigation into the creative process, and innovative challenges to traditional understandings of dance making...

Immerse yourself in traditional Indian dance with Nataraja Ramakrishna's guide to the Nartana Bala. This book covers the essentials to help beginners learn the names, movements, and history of classic Indian dance forms.This work has been selected by...

In this groundbreaking work, Nataraja Ramakrishna explores the rich traditions of Andhra Natyam, a classical dance form from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Drawing on his extensive research and personal experience as a dancer and choreographer,...

In this beautifully illustrated book, Nataraja Ramakrishna explores the art and aesthetics of Andrula Natyam, a folk dance form from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Combining personal anecdotes with historical and technical analysis, Ramakrishna...

Questo libro è una raccolta di spartiti e note sul celebre balletto del coreografo e danzatore italiano Salvatore Viganò, creato nel 1813. Il balletto racconta il mito di Prometeo e fu un grande successo all'epoca della sua prima rappresentazione...

A lavishly illustrated chronicle of the world-renowned Sadler's Wells Ballet company, tracing its evolution from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of artistic excellence and innovation, and featuring profiles of its most celebrated dancers and...

Dancing, Beauty, and Games is a delightful guide to the world of dance and beauty. Written in the early 20th century by Lady Constance Stewart Richardson, the book covers everything from ballroom dancing to the latest beauty treatments. This book is a...

Danseront-elles ? est une enquête sur les danses modernes menée par José Germain. Ce livre explore les origines de la danse moderne et son évolution jusqu'à nos jours. Il examine les différents styles de danse et les danseurs célèbres qui ont marqué...

Explore the evolution of dance across cultures and centuries with this engaging and comprehensive history. With illustrations and descriptions of dances from all over the world, this book is a treasure trove of information and inspiration for dancers and...

In this fascinating study of Finnish folk dances, Elizabeth Burchenal provides a detailed analysis of the music, steps, and cultural significance of each dance. With full-color illustrations and practical instruction, this book is a valuable guide for...

This book is a tribute to the life and work of Helen Moller, a dancer who developed her own philosophy and practice and teaching of dance based on the classic Greek model. The book provides an insight into her life and her unique approach to dance that...

This unique study offers a fresh perspective on the art of ancient Greece, exploring the intersection between sculpture, painting, and dance. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, visual art, and modern dance, the author provides a...

In this engaging collection, seniors from JCC Indianapolis and the Albert and Sara Rueben Senior and Community Resource Center remember small and large moments of their lives that will make you laugh, cry, and leave you full of wonder at the wide range...

Dancing in Blackness is a professional dancer's personal journey over four decades, across three continents and 23 countries, and through defining moments in the story of black dance in America. In this memoir, Halifu Osumare reflects on what blackness...

"Every commercial ballet teacher should have a copy. . . . offers solid self-evaluation to every teacher--it separates 'the mice and the Nutcracker'!"--Richard J. Sias, dancer, choreographer, and associate professor of ballet, Florida State...

Moshe Itzhak-Halevy (Moshiko), born in 1932, is one of Israel's most talented and versatile folk dance choreographers."Dancing Against The Flow" is Moshiko's personal and professional story, written by his own hand; the life story of a man whose early...

Embodied Nostalgia is a collection of interlocking case studies that focus on how social dance in musical theatre brings forth the dancer on stage as a site of embodied history, cultural memory, and nostalgia, and asks what social dance is doing...

Through discussion of a dazzling array of artists in India and the diaspora, this book delineates a new language of dance on the global stage. Myriad movement vocabularies intersect the dancers' creative landscape, while cutting-edge creative...

A renewed interest in nature, the ancient Greeks, and the freedom of the body was to transform dance and physical culture in the early twentieth century. The book discusses the creative individuals and developments in science and other art forms that...