by Sandra Cerny Minton  Book News Annotation Minton, a dance specialist in the public school system and former professor at the U. of Northern Colorado, describes creating choreography using improvisation. The concepts she explains can be used in many dance forms. She discusses finding... (read more) Your Price $22.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies 
by Meredith Daneman Publisher Comments The legend of Margot Fonteyn has touched every ballerina who has come after her, and her genius endures in the memory of anyone who saw her dance. Yet until now, the complete story of her life has remained untold. Meredith Daneman, a novelist and former... (read more) List Price $18.00 Your Price $8.98 (Sale - Trade Paper) check for used copies
by Gerald Jonas Synopsis The first illustrated, international survey of dancing covers all aspects of dance--not only the major theatrical traditions, but also dance as a form of social, cultural, and religious expression. 275 illustrations, 125 in full color. Index.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your Price $12.98 (Sale - Trade Paper) check for used copies
by Li Cunxin Publisher Comments From a desperately poor village in northeast China, at age eleven, Li Cunxin was chosen by Madame Mao's cultural delegates to be taken from his rural home and brought to Beijing, where he would study ballet. In 1979, the young dancer arrived in Texas as... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your Price $7.98 (Sale - Trade Paper) check for used copies
Miscellaneous Other Dance Forms by Derek Hartley Publisher Comments Dance your way into a new hobby Derek Hartley, a professional with 20 years of experienceperforming, teaching, and choreographing with his own company, teaches you the basics of rhythm and movement. With the help of a great practice soundtrack (on CD... (read more) Your Price $22.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Brian Winter Publisher Comments After moving to Argentina on a whim, Brian Winter, a young American reporter, embarks on a crusade to learn that devilishly difficult dance that demands both discipline and passion: the tango. While he dances the night away in the milongas with the fiery... (read more) Your Price $24.95 (New - Hardcover) check for used and sale copies
by Jeff Allen Synopsis "Ballroom dancing is back! And now anyone can move like a pro. DVD included!" In addition to the step-by-step photos, footwork illustrations, and instruction covering all the common ballroom dances, this new edition of the bestselling "Complete Idiots... (read more) Your Price $15.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Robert Tracy Publisher Comments Over the course of 45 years, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has evolved from a small group of young dancers traveling the country in a station wagon to what is widely considered the premier modern dance company in the world. Today, The Ailey is... (read more) Your Price $12.98 (Sale - Hardcover) check for used copies
by Abbott Miller Publisher Comments A collection of unique photographic essays dedicated to contemporary dance, distilled from the pages of the celebrated interdisciplinary arts journal 2wice.... (read more) Your Price $13.95 (Used - Hardcover) check for new and sale copies
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Friday May 16, 2008
by Jessica Glasscock Synopsis This volume reveals the history of the striptease from its roots in popular stage shows to its wonderfully garish heyday. The book highlights such performers as Isadora Duncan, Ruth St Denis, Maud Allen, Loie Fuller, Gypsy Rose Lee, Ann Corio, Tempest... (read more) Your Price $11.95 (Used - Hardcover) more about this title 
by Dena Simone Moss Publisher Comments The world-renowned Joffrey Ballet School makes the art and joy of ballet available to everyone. Let Dena Simone Moss and Allison Kyle Leopold teach you everything you need to know to get in shape, beautifully sculpt your body, and truly appreciate the... (read more) Your Price $8.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Larry Lavender Synopsis Learn how to formulate critical responses to the dances you see, create, and perform. In Dancers Talking Dance, author Larry Lavender outlines the five-step ORDER approach to critical evaluation: Observation, Reflection, Discussion, Evaluation, and... (read more) Your Price $31.75 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Craig Marcott Publisher Comments Shows how to determine a partner's personality and love-making style from their moves on the dance floor and describes how to make the transition from dancing to romancing.... (read more) Your Price $5.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Peekaboo Pole Dancing Ltd Publisher Comments Pole dancing has become the biggest craze at health clubs, gyms, and dance studios, the sexy style that every woman wants to learn—and one that pays dividends beyond getting the body in gorgeous shape. Here’s a great way to master those... (read more) Your Price $9.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Rusty E. Frank Publisher Comments From the vaudeville era, through the Astaire-Rogers movies, to the intricate artistry of bebop, tap has dominated American dance with its rhythm, originality, and humor. This book collects the voices and memories of thirty of America's best-loved tap... (read more) Your Price $24.00 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
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