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Holding on to the Air: An Autobiography by Suzanne Farrell Publisher Comments "Absolutely spellbinding: ballerina Farrell's autobiography is the story of someone doing exactly what she wanted in life, and loving every minute of it. Through her work with George Balanchine, it is also the story of one of the greatest artistic... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $14.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Dancers Among Us: A Celebration of Joy in the Everyday by Jordan Matter Publisher Comments The mystery of the body in motion. The surprise of seeing what seems impossible. And the pure, joyful optimism of it all. Dancers Among Us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning, lifting, kicking—but in the... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $12.50 Used - Flexible
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New York City Ballet Workout: Fifty Stretches and Exercises Anyone Can Do for a Strong, Graceful, and Sculpted Body by Peter Martins Publisher Comments New York City Ballet Workout is a revolutionary fitness program that will help you begin to develop lean abs, firm buttocks, a contoured waist, sculpted legs, slim thighs, strong arms, perfect posture, flexbility you never thought possible--and grace and... (read more) List Price $24.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery by Eric Franklin Publisher Comments Destined to become a classic text and reference, Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery shows you how to use imaging techniques to improve posture and alignment and release excess tension. The book's 195 illustrations will help you visualize the images and... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $18.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Writing in the Dark, Dancing in the New Yorker: An Arlene Croce Reader (Arlene Croce Reader) by Arlene Croce Publisher Comments “Cool, fully engaged, brilliant and tough.” —Rick Whitaker, The Washington Post Book World Theoretically, I am ready to go to anything—once. If it moves, Im interested; if it moves to music, Im in love.” From 1973... (read more) List Price $30.00 Your price: $15.95 Used - Hardcover
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Under My Wings: My Life as an Impresario by Paul Szilard Synopsis This book offers terrific insights on countless personalities, including George Balanchine, Lincoln Kirstein, Jerome Robbins, Lucia Chase, Nora Kaye, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Rudolf Nureyev, Judith Jamison, and Patrick Dupond. As dancer, teacher, and... (read more) List Price $25.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Art of Exotic Dancing by Nada Mirat Publisher Comments Nada Mirat has investigated for eight years, high class-no contact exotic cabarets. She discovered these women are genuinely true actresses-Dancerettes-as she refers to them. This book reveals the truth behind exotic dancing, exploring the myths and... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $27.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Inside Tap by Anita Feldman Publisher Comments Traditional and improvisational instruction for the beginner as well as new and innovative material for the intermediate and advanced dancer.... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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In the Wings: Behind the Scenes at the New York City Ballet by Kyle Froman Publisher Comments "Here is New York City Ballet as it really is- the good, the not so good, and the majestically beautiful. It's a true story, and it's told by someone who can honestly claim that he was there."... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $24.00 Used - Hardcover
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Tango Argentino by Paul Bottomer Publisher Comments Written by a world authority on dancing, and covering all the popular dance styles with easy-to-follow, step-by-step sequences and accessible language, these books will have you spinning, swirling and dancing the night away!... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $7.95 Used - Hardcover
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Bellydance by Dolphina Publisher Comments For women who are eager to exercise their mind, body, and spirit, bellydancing is a no-impact exercise that burns fat, increases flexibility, and complements the natural movements of the body. Providing a structured approach to learning the basics, with... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Mao's Last Dancer by Cunxin Li 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 $24.95 Your price: $14.95 Used - Hardcover
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No Way Home: A Dancer's Journey from the Streets of Havana to the Stages of the World by Carlos Acosta Publisher Comments Carlos Acosta, the Cuban dancer considered to be one of the world's greatest performers, fearlessly depicts his journey from adolescent troublemaker to international superstar in his captivating memoir, No Way Home. Carlos was just another kid from the... (read more) List Price $27.50 Your price: $5.95 Used - Hardcover
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Gene Kelly: A Life of Dance and Dreams by Alvin Yudkoff Publisher Comments Now in paperback! Gene Kelly: A Life of Dance and Dreams is the only complete biography available on the Oscar-winning dancer, choreographer, actor, and director, from the beginning of his career to his death in 1996. This engaging book portrays this... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Airborne: The New Dance Photography of Lois Greenfield by Lois Greenfield Publisher Comments Breaking Bounds brought Lois Greenfield's pioneering work in dance photography wide spread acclaim and a dedicated following. Now with Airborne, her first book in over six years, Greenfield takes us to spectacular new heights. Collaborating with some of... (read more) List Price $22.95 Your price: $18.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ballroom Dancing with DVD (Complete Idiot's Guides) by Jeff Allen Publisher Comments 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 Idiot’s Guide® to Ballroom Dancing includes a 90-minute instructional DVD... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Luckiest Girl in the World: A Memoir by Verity Sweeny Purdy Publisher Comments This is an engaging and moving memoir that covers a wide spectrum of love, loneliness, loss and triumph over a six year span. It takes the reader from a remote coastal community in BC to the sophisticated art world of London and fine country homes and... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $11.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Language of Ballet: A Dictionary (Dance Horizons Book) by Thalia Mara Publisher Comments Complete definition and pronunciation guide for common ballet terms.... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Ballroom Dancing: A Flowmotion Book: Get on the Floor with Four Classic Ballroom Dances - And Add a Touch of Flowmotion Magic by Paul Bottomer Publisher Comments Indulge in pure grace and romance: do some smooth moves on the dance floor with your partner and you'll quickly perfect the art of ballroom dancing. Here are some of the most popular and classic ballroom dances, all shown in incredible detail, so you'll... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Hold Me Tight and Tango Me Home by Maria Finn Publisher Comments Maria Finn's husband was cheating. First she threw him out. Then she cried. Then she signed up for tango lessons. It turns out that tango has a lot to teach about understanding love and loss, about learning how to follow and how to lead, how to live with... (read more) List Price $13.95 Your price: $9.50 Used - Trade Paper
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