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Hofesh Shechter

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Academic Approach to Arabic Dance

The Art of Dance Composition

The Dancer's Handbook

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An Aspiring Ballerina's Guide to: Feet & Pointe Shoes

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ENRICH LIFE

The Thinking Body

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How to Teach a Belly Dance Fitness Class

Body-mind centering

Floating Bones

Dance Cultures Around the World

Looking at Contemporary Dance

Functional Awareness and Yoga

Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology

Ballroom Dancing to Bronze Medal Standard

Lighting Dance

Introducing The Waltz - History-Steps-Etiquette

A Guide to a Somatic Movement Practice