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  • Body and Earth

    An Experiential Guide

    by Andrea Olsen ...
    "Body is our first environment," writes Andrea Olsen. "It is the medium through which we know the earth." In a remarkable integration of environmental science, biology, meditation, and creative expression, Olsen, a dancer who teaches in the environmental studies program at Middlebury College, offers a guide to a holistic understanding of person and place. Part workbook, part exploration, Body and ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Looking at Contemporary Dance

    A Guide for the Internet Age

    With a focus on dance innovation from the late 19th century to the present, this history provides dance students with accessible information on the major contributors to the art. Organized chronologically by the decades in which innovators were born or dance organizations were founded, the study shows the similarities and generational character that arise from shared influence. Rather than ... Read more

    $23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Salsa Dancing For Beginners

    by Leo Boone ...
    This book covers several topics including:Chapter 1: Salsa Dancing HistoryChapter 2: Learn To Dance Salsa With Passion - 5 SecretsChapter 3: How To Dance - Five Golden Tips And Tricks To Know How To DanceSmooth Salsa SpinsChapter 4: How To Dance - Secret Tips To Learn How To Dance Like A SalsaProfessionalChapter 5: Salsa Class - A Countdown Of The 7 Things A Salsa Dancer Should TryChapter 6: Learn ... Read more

    $6.97 USD

  • Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery

    by Eric Franklin ...
    Eric Franklin’s classic reference is back in a new full-color edition, complete with new material and exercises for instructors to use with their dancers, other performing artists, athletes, and classes.In Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, Third Edition, Franklin—an internationally renowned teacher, dancer, and choreographer who has been sharing his imagery techniques for more than 35 years ... Read more

    $37.99 USD

  • Dancing with Cats

    “Marvelously silly photographs . . . in addition to those hilarious images, [there is] much helpful instruction for aspiring dancers with cats.” —The New York TimesDiscover the mystery and magic of cat dancing with this cult classic, filled with scores of delightful and inspiring photographs of people and cats engaging in their favorite dance routines, as well as moving testimonies of the personal ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Critique Is Creative

    The Critical Response Process® in Theory and Action

    Winner of Silver Nautilus for Creativity & Innovation, given by Nautilus Book Award, 2023Devised by choreographer Liz Lerman in 1990, Critical Response Process® (CRP) is an internationally recognized method for giving and getting feedback on creative works in progress. In this first in-depth study of CRP, Lerman and her long-term collaborator John Borstel describe in detail the four-step process, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Burlesque Dancer 101

    A Professional Burlesque Dancer's Quick Guide on How to Learn, Grow, Perform, and Succeed at the Art of Burlesque Dancing From A to Z

    • Learn how to become a professional burlesque dancer, with clear detailed steps illustrated by real-life examples of famous performers from the 20th century and current stars, and beneficiate from a former performer’s insight• Discover the legends of the art form and its origins, find out what kind of performer you want to become, enter a world of glamour and glitter you never suspected existed• ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • 39 Steps to Better Screenwriting

    A Practical Guide to Improving Your Screenplay

    by Paul Chitlik ...
    This is not a beginner’s book on screenplay writing, though a beginner could read it and learn. This is a writer’s consigliere. It’s a book of advice and reflection that will kick ass against just about any screenwriting problem. It’s a series of essays on film and television writing, a deep background on very specific craft issues ranging from punctuation to meaning in your screenplay. Chapters ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Dance Studio Transformation

    by Clint Salter ...
    Dance Studio Transformation is for studio owners who love dance, love teaching and love their students but feel like they need help when it comes to running a profitable business. This book will teach you how to become the CEO of your studio by walking you through strategies and tactics to transform each area of your business.In this book you'll learn how to:● Set and achieve goals specific to you ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • BodyStories

    A Guide to Experiential Anatomy

    by Andrea Olsen ...
    BodyStories is a book that engages the general reader as well as the serious student of anatomy. Thirty-one days of learning sessions heighten awareness about each bone and body system and provide self-guided studies. The book draws on Ms. Olsen's thirty years as a dancer and teacher of anatomy to show how our attitudes and approaches to our body affect us day to day. Amusing and insightful ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Shiny Beads and Shimmies

    Welcome to Belly-Dance. Ask Before You Undulate!

    Series series Studies of Middle Eastern Dance
    Do you love to dance? Interested in Belly Dance? Do you not know where to turn? Are you unsure about what is acceptableand what is not? How do you know if a teacher is good or not? This book will answer these questions and more, then guide you in the right dirrection. It will tell you what you need to know and more, before you make a mistake and waste your money. Badly uneducated teacherscan harm ... Read more

    $3.49 USD

  • From the Ball-room to Hell

    "This book has created a greater flutter in social circles than anything published within our remembrance." -Los Angeles TimesReformed ballroom dance instructor Thomas A. Faulkner's 1920 book "From the Ball-room to Hell" had the endorsement of practically all opponents of dancing. It furnished the suggestions for thousands of sermons; it had the commendation of innumerable clergymen, including ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Martha Graham Dance Company

    House of the Pelvic Truth

    What is the legacy of Martha Graham and why does it endure?*How and why did the philosophy and subsequent canon of Martha Graham flood out into an artistic diaspora that is still a wellspring of inspiration for contemporary artists?How do dancers that have never studied with, or worked under, Martha Graham maintain her vision?*All of these questions, and many more, are considered in this ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Dancing for Fun

    Group Dancing for All Ages

    Dancing is a universal and primal form of expression, and it is something we can all enjoy. Whats more, its a healthy and fun way to bring more exercise into our lives. Anyone, at any age, can enjoy group dancing, from very young children to senior citizens.This guide presents a series of original group dances, inspired by both folk and contemporary dances. It focuses on dance as a way for anyone ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • How to Teach a Belly Dance Fitness Class

    Created by dancer and educator, Katayoun Hutson, “How to Teach a Belly Dance Fitness Class” is a guide for new and seasoned instructors on how to present this beautiful performing art to a wide audience as a fitness activity. Drawing from her expertise in Middle Eastern dance and her extensive teaching experience, Katayoun shares her unique perspective and provides the tips and tools every belly ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Functional Awareness and Yoga

    An Anatomical Guide to the Body in Reflective Practice

    Functional Awareness and Yoga is an essential book for all who wishes to deepen their yoga practice and discover strategies to reduce strain or discomfort on the mat as well as in daily life. It is also an excellent book of introductory concepts in anatomy as applied to yoga required during a yoga teacher training. Each chapter provides essentials in functional anatomy with over 60 practical ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Tango Zen: Walking Dance Meditation

    by Chan Park ...
    Would you like to meditate while dancing the Tango? Yes, Buddha can teach you to dance the Tango through ZBut, You might ask, "How does the Tango have anything to do with Zen?"TangoZen is an innovative yet natural way of meditating while dancing the Tango. Referring to striking similarities, this book will introduce methods through which Tango dancers and non-dancers can practice TangoZen to ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ballroom Dance Wedding

    The Complete Book of Ballroom Dance Wedding, Ballroom Dancing for Kids, Ballroom Dancing Classes, Parties, Fitness and Fun

    The ultimate guide about ballroom dancing, ballroom dance wedding, ballroom dancing for kids, ballroom dancing classes, ballroom dance studio and more. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Dancing for Fun

    Group Dancing for All Ages Book Two

    Dancing is part of being human. Our earliest ancestors moved their bodies to the accompaniment of rhythms and chants. This urge to move, together with sounds or music, is part of our human nature. Dancing for Fun, the second in the series, presents dances in which you can express your deepest feelings together with musicalone or with a group of any size.Author Mark L. Greathouse, in collaboration ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Tango Argentino Kleines Brevier Für Seine Tänzer

    In diesem Buch Entdecken wir sie gemeinsam auf den Spuren des weisen Lao Tse und der Viejos Milongueros..Sie sind nicht durch Tango-Tourismus kontaminiert worden. Ihr Alter beträgt etwa 70-80 Jahre.Ihr Verhalten spiegelt die Konzepte wider, über die bereits im alten China gesprochen wurde.Entdecken wir sie gemeinsam auf den Spuren des weisen Laotse und des alten Milongueros. Sie werden sicherlich ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The History Of Dance - The Dance In Portugal, Spain, And Italy

    by Lilly Grove ...
    This vintage book is a concise treatise on the history of dancing in Portugal, Spain, and Italy. Profusely illustrated and full of fascinating information and interesting insights, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in the traditional dances and songs of these countries. Contents include: “Portuguese Dances”, “Basque Dances”, “Spain”, and “Italy”. Many vintage books such ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tango Argentino a Buenos Aires 36 consigli

    Patricia Müller ci fa conoscere, indagando sulle situazioni storiche, sui personaggi e sui luoghi importanti di Buenos Aires, come gli indios, gli schiavi africani, i coloni spagnoli e gli immigranti europei hanno plasmato il tango e sviluppato il suo ballo. Attraverso esercizi pratici e semplici impariamo a tonificare e rilassare il corpo, a ballare facendo un tutt'uno con il partner e ad ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 25 Tango Lessons

    Some of the things tango taught me about life and vice versa

    Andrea discovered Argentine tango in her 20s. Over the next decades it gradually changed - and in many ways became - her life. Just about everything in tango is a microcosm of life at large, and just about everything learned on the dance floor is a life lesson as well. This book is a collection of some of the most interesting and valuable things this passionate and complex dance has taught Andrea ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Il Tango E' Sempre Una Storia d'Amore

    Il tango argentino e' sempre piu' popolare al di fuori di Buenos Aires, ma molti pregiudizi e false credenze sono svelate da questo libretto che illustra invece la vera essenza del ballo originale. ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus