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Choreography 3RD Edition
by Sandra Cerny Minton

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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)
 
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General

Margot Fonteyn: A Life
by Meredith Daneman

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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)
 
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Ballet

Dancing
by Gerald Jonas

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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)
 
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Biography

Mao's Last Dancer
by Li Cunxin

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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)
 
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Miscellaneous Other Dance Forms

Teach Yourself Tap Dancing with CD (Audio) (Teach Yourself)
by Derek Hartley

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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)
 
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World and Ethnic

Long After Midnight at the Nino Bien: A Yanqui's Missteps in Argentina
by Brian Winter

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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)
 
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Ballroom

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ballroom Dancing with DVD (Complete Idiot's Guides)
by Jeff Allen

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"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)
 
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Modern

Ailey Spirit: The Journey of an American Dance Company
by Robert Tracy

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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)
 
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Photo Anthologies

Dance 2wice
by Abbott Miller

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A collection of unique photographic essays dedicated to contemporary dance, distilled from the pages of the celebrated interdisciplinary arts journal 2wice.... (read more)
 
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Theory and History

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Health and Careers

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Choreography and Production

Dancers Talking Dance: Critical Evaluation in the Choreography Class
by Larry Lavender

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Instruction

Three Minutes of Intimacy: Dance Your Way to a Sensational Social Life
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General

The Art of Pole Dancing: A Spin-By-Spin Guide
by Peekaboo Pole Dancing Ltd

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