2012 Puddly Awards
 
 
Follow us on TwitterFollow us on FacebookFollow us on TumblrSubscribe to RSS


Dance


Used Aisles


spacer
Free Shipping!

Dance
Used Books

There are 274 books in this aisle.
Browse the aisle by Title | by Author | by Price
See recently arrived used books in this aisle.

Featured Titles in Dance - Used Books
Page 7 of 14 next

No Way Home: A Dancer's Journey from the Streets of Havana to the Stages of the World
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 $16.00
Your price: $10.95
Used - Trade Paper

add to wish list


Teach Yourself Latin American Dancing (Teach Yourself)
Teach Yourself Latin American Dancing (Teach Yourself)
by Margaret Cantell
Synopsis
The Teach Yourself series was a pioneer in the self-study field 62 years ago with World War II-era favorites such as Teach Yourself Flying, Teach Yourself Embroidery, and Teach Yourself Good English, as well as numerous at-home language courses. The... (read more)

List Price $12.95
Your price: $3.95
Used - Trade Paper

add to wish list


Attitude!
Attitude!
by Katharine Fishman
Publisher Comments
A fascinating exploration of how artistic talent emerges and develops in the lives of teenagers. At an age when many kids flounder, what does it actually mean to pursue a passion? In Attitude!, Katharine Davis Fishman follows eight young dancers through... (read more)

List Price $23.95
Your price: $16.95
Used - Hardcover

add to wish list


Paper Tangos - PB (Public Planet Books)
Paper Tangos - PB (Public Planet Books)
by Julie Taylor
Publisher Comments
Tango. A multidimensional expression of Argentine identity, one that speaks to that nation’s sense of disorientation, loss, and terror. Yet the tango mesmerizes dancers and audiences alike throughout the world. In Paper Tangos, Julie Taylor—a... (read more)

List Price $25.95
Your price: $9.95
Used - Trade Paper

add to wish list


Barbarina
Barbarina
by May Lynham
Publisher Comments
A tender and sentimental debut novel of lost love and a woman determined to survive, whatever the odds.... (read more)

Your price: $5.95
Used - Hardcover

add to wish list


Ailey Spirit: The Journey of an American Dance Company
Ailey Spirit: The Journey of an American Dance Company
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)

List Price $30.00
Your price: $12.95
Used - Hardcover

add to wish list


Every Step You Take: A Memoir
Every Step You Take: A Memoir
by Jock Soto
Publisher Comments
In June 2005 Jock Soto, at forty years old, gave his farewell performance as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet. The program, an event of unprecedented ambition, showcased pieces from five legendary choreographers, and it capped one of the... (read more)

List Price $24.99
Your price: $17.50
Used - Hardcover

add to wish list


Jerome Robbins: That Broadway Man
Jerome Robbins: That Broadway Man
by Christine Conrad
Publisher Comments
In this first illustrated book of the celebrated choreographer's life and work, extracts from personal journals and letters with photographs from his own collection reveal how some of the masterpieces of 20th century musical theatre and dance came about.... (read more)

List Price $49.95
Your price: $25.00
Used - Hardcover

add to wish list


Basic Principles of Classical Ballet
Basic Principles of Classical Ballet
by Agrippina Vaganova
Publisher Comments
Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many steps and movements. Offers dancers, teachers, and ballet lovers... (read more)

List Price $7.95
Your price: $4.95
Used - Trade Paper

add to wish list


Ballroom!: Obsession and Passion Inside the World of Competitive Dance
Ballroom!: Obsession and Passion Inside the World of Competitive Dance
by Sharon Savoy
Synopsis
An all-access pass to a glamorous and fascinating world "A great story, told with emotion."--John Kimmins, founder, National Dance Council of America "An incredible story of what it takes to make it in our world of glitz and glamour. It... (read more)

List Price $24.95
Your price: $12.50
Used - Hardcover

add to wish list


The Way of the Belly: 8 Essential Secrets of Beauty, Sensuality, Health, Happiness, and Outrageous Fun with DVD
The Way of the Belly: 8 Essential Secrets of Beauty, Sensuality, Health, Happiness, and Outrageous Fun with DVD
by Neena
Publisher Comments
Whose life couldnt use a little change?   In The Way of the Belly, Neena & Veena, known throughout the world as the Bellytwins, will show you the fun, sensual way to rediscover or enhance the real you. These dynamic sisters have developed a... (read more)

List Price $14.95
Your price: $9.95
Used - Trade Paper

add to wish list


Orchesography
Orchesography
by Thoinot Arbeau
Publisher Comments
Generally regarded as the most valuable book on 16th-century dance and music available, this volume offers detailed instructions for all of the steps involved in pavans, gavottes, galliards, and more. References to the practices of instrumental... (read more)

List Price $19.95
Your price: $8.95
Used - Trade Paper

add to wish list


Snake Hips
Snake Hips
by Anne Thomas Soffee
Publisher Comments
This hilariously uplifting memoir follows an Arab American woman's merry life as she shimmies her way from getting dumped by her tattoo-artist boyfriend to coming to grips with being single, ample, and 30. Feeling lost and heartbroken, Anne Thomas Soffee... (read more)

List Price $14.95
Your price: $5.95
Used - Mass Market

add to wish list


No Intermissions: The Life of Agnes de Mille
No Intermissions: The Life of Agnes de Mille
by Carol Easton
Publisher Comments
Now in paperback: The first comprehensive biography of the American cultural giant who changed popular theater and dance forever with her choreography for Oklahoma! , Carousel , and Brigadoon .. Pioneering a distinctly American style that combined modern... (read more)

List Price $24.00
Your price: $4.50
Used - Trade Paper

add to wish list


Howling Near Heaven: Twyla Tharp and the Reinvention of Modern Dance
Howling Near Heaven: Twyla Tharp and the Reinvention of Modern Dance
by Marcia Siegel
Publisher Comments
Advance Praise for Howling Near Heaven "It's damn good. I recommend it." ---Paul Taylor "Wordcraft meets dancecraft on equal terms in this unique biography. Siegel illuminates the life of a driven dancemaker by making the dances tell the tale. An... (read more)

List Price $25.95
Your price: $11.95
Used - Hardcover

add to wish list


All in the Dances: A Brief Life of George Balanchine
All in the Dances: A Brief Life of George Balanchine
by Terry Teachout
Publisher Comments
Twenty years after his death, George Balanchine still dominates the world of ballet. Not only have his works been danced by the New York City Ballet continuously since 1948, but they also have been performed by more than two dozen other companies... (read more)

List Price $22.00
Your price: $8.95
Used - Hardcover

add to wish list


Breaking Bounds: The Dance Photography of Lois Greenfield
Breaking Bounds: The Dance Photography of Lois Greenfield
by Lois Greenfield
Publisher Comments
In this collection of 87 duotone images that virtually leap off the page, Lois Greenfield's revolutionary photographs capture the explosive energy and beauty of dancers' bodies in motion. Made between 1982 and 1991, they are the result of a collaboration... (read more)

List Price $22.95
Your price: $7.95
Used - Trade Paper

add to wish list


The Dancer's Survival Manual: Everything You Need to Know from the First Class to Career Change
The Dancer's Survival Manual: Everything You Need to Know from the First Class to Career Change
by Marian Horosko
Synopsis
A road map to plan your career in dance   "Impressive. . . . I recommend this book for parents, teachers, and dancers of all ages."--Karen Kain, Artistic Director, National Ballet of Canada   "An invaluable book where students... (read more)

List Price $27.50
Your price: $18.95
Used - Trade Paper

add to wish list


Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life
Martha Graham: A Dancer's Life
by Russell Freedman
Publisher Comments
A photo-biography of the American dancer, teacher, and choreographer who was born in Pittsburgh in 1895 and who became a leading figure in the world of modern dance.... (read more)

List Price $19.00
Your price: $7.95
Used - Hardcover

add to wish list


Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery
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: $23.00
Used - Trade Paper

add to wish list


«prev 1 ... 5 6 7 8 9 ... 14 next»


Browse the entire aisle:
by Title | by Author | by Price
See recently arrived used books in this aisle.
There are 274 books in this aisle.

This way to more aisles in Dance
spacer
spacer
  • back to top
Follow us on...


Powell's City of Books is an independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon, that fills a whole city block with more than a million new, used, and out of print books. Shop those shelves — plus literally millions more books, DVDs, and eBooks — here at Powells.com.