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  • Dance Legacies of Scotland

    The True Glen Orchy Kick

    Dance Legacies of Scotland compiles a collage of references portraying percussive Scottish dancing and explains what influenced a wide disappearance of hard-shoe steps from contemporary Scottish practices.Mats Melin and Jennifer Schoonoverexplore the historical references describing percussive dancing to illustrate how widespread the practice was, giving some glimpses of what it looked and sounded ... Read more

    RM 219.51

  • Re-Choreographing Cortical & Cartographic Maps

    Going West to Find East Going East to Find West

    by Henry Daniel ...
    A transdisciplinary approach to practice-as-research, complete with its own elaborate theory of practice and a set of four multi-year-performance research projects through which the theory plays out. Its methodology is at times ethnographic as Henry Daniel deftly inserts himself and his Caribbean West African ancestry into a series of complex cortical and geographic maps, which become ... Read more

    RM 335.29

  • British Dance: Black Routes

    Edited by Christy Adair, Ramsay Burt ...
    British Dance, Black Routes is an outstanding collection of writings which re-reads the achievements of Black British dance artists, and places them within a broad historical, cultural and artistic context.Until now discussion of choreography by Black dance practitioners has been dominated by the work of African-American artists, facilitated by the civil rights movement. But the work produced by ... Read more

    RM 239.12

  • The Inherent Potential in Art Performance

    To Critically Challenge Art Traditions in Scenes of Love and Sexual Desire

    by Iris Julian ...
    Series series Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
    This book spotlights artworks and art performances whose common denominator is the theme of (self-)representation of artists in the 'woman' category in scenes of love and sexuality. Pursuing the research practice of deep drilling, this study presents various methodologies and research directions to create diverse perspectives on the selected artworks. This book combines historical outlines based ... Read more

    RM 125.42

  • Unwritten Literature of Hawaii

    The Sacred Songs of the Hula

    Nathaniel Bright Emerson's 'Unwritten Literature of Hawaii' delves into the rich oral traditions and storytelling techniques of Hawaiian culture. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, Emerson explores how Hawaiian tales were passed down through generations without the need for a written language, highlighting the importance of orality in preserving cultural heritage. Drawing on a mix ... Read more

    RM 7.80 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • EgriBiancoDanza

    Percorsi Coreografici 2013/2018

    Series Book 3 - Coreografi Contemporanei
    Questo volume ripercorre il lavoro della compagnia EgriBiancoDanza nel periodo compreso tra il 2013 e il 2018, anni decisivi per la definizione della poetica coreografica di Raphael Bianco. Attraverso l’analisi delle principali creazioni – da Persona a Nowhere? da Orlando a Faust , èassando per Showcase – il testo indaga il corpo come spazio di pensiero, relazione e coscienza, mettendo in luce il ... Read more

    RM 35.25 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The First Steps

    by Lara Johnson ...
    Pole fitness is an amazing sport, it isn't judgmental, there is styles and techniques for all genders, ages, shapes and sizes. What I love about it is the sense of achievement, every new move is a new goal. It is so empowering! That constant feeling of growth, both mentally and physically draws so many to this amazing art.The pole fitness industry itself has grown rapidly. So much so that it seems ... Read more

    RM 70.79

  • Dance Lexicon in Shakespeare and His Contemporaries

    A Corpus Based Approach

    Series series Studies in Performance and Early Modern Drama
    This book provides a thorough analysis of terpsichorean lexis in Renaissance drama. Besides considering not only the Shakespearean canon but also the Bard’s contemporaries (e.g., dramatists as John Marston and Ben Jonson among the most refined Renaissance dance aficionados), the originality of this volume is highlighted in both its methodology and structure.As far as methods of analysis are ... Read more

    RM 101.90

  • PASSION IN EVERY STEP: A Novice's Handbook to Argentine Tango Mastery

    by Avery Payton ...
    PASSION IN EVERY STEP: A Novice's Handbook to Argentine Tango Mastery is an enchanting guidebook that invites novices into the captivating world of Argentine Tango. This comprehensive handbook offers a step-by-step journey into the sultry and passionate dance form, providing beginners with the tools and techniques needed to master its intricate movements. Within the pages of this book, readers ... Read more

    RM 16.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dance and Ethics

    Moving Towards a More Humane Dance Culture

    Dance and Ethics: Moving Towards a More Humane Culture is an introductory study of ethical issues as applied to the history and field of Western theatrical dance. It is the first sustained work of its kind, inspired by the belief that there are serious issues to be illuminated by examining dance in relation to ethics and to the changing values in the dance world itself, especially as faced by ... Read more

    RM 93.19

  • Shiny Beads and Shimmies

    Welcome to Belly-Dance. Ask Before You Undulate!

    Series series Studies of Middle Eastern Dance
    Do you love to dance? Interested in Belly Dance? Do you not know where to turn? Are you unsure about what is acceptableand what is not? How do you know if a teacher is good or not? This book will answer these questions and more, then guide you in the right dirrection. It will tell you what you need to know and more, before you make a mistake and waste your money. Badly uneducated teacherscan harm ... Read more

    RM 13.68

  • The Bloomsbury Companion to Dance Studies

    Edited by Sherril Dodds ...
    Series series Bloomsbury Companions
    The Bloomsbury Companion to Dance Studies brings together leading international dance scholars in this single collection to provide a vivid picture of the state of contemporary dance research. The book commences with an introduction that privileges dancing as both a site of knowledge formation and a methodological approach, followed by a provocative overview of the methods and problems that dance ... Read more

    RM 193.59

  • How to Land

    Finding Ground in an Unstable World

    How to Land: Finding Ground in an Unstable World foregrounds the importance of embodiment as a means of surviving the disorientation of our twenty-first century world. Linking somatics and politics, author Ann Cooper Albright argues that a renewed attention to gravity as both a metaphoric sensibility and a physical experience can help transform moments of personal disorientation into an ... Read more

    RM 148.19

  • Dance Degree Programs

    Career Readiness and Preparation Criteria in Undergraduate

    The purpose of the research study was to examine the history and philosophy of certain very distinct dance degree programs. The dissertation is intended to serve as a resource to benefit faculty and administrators in American undergraduateand graduatelevel dance programs. The primary goal was to recognize emergent themes aimed at stronger outcomes for students seeking a career track in dance. ... Read more

    RM 34.09

  • The Martha Graham Dance Company

    House of the Pelvic Truth

    What is the legacy of Martha Graham and why does it endure?*How and why did the philosophy and subsequent canon of Martha Graham flood out into an artistic diaspora that is still a wellspring of inspiration for contemporary artists?How do dancers that have never studied with, or worked under, Martha Graham maintain her vision?*All of these questions, and many more, are considered in this ... Read more

    RM 110.49

  • Research Methods in the Dance Sciences

    A comprehensive guide to conducting empirical research in danceResearch Methods in the Dance Sciences introduces concepts and practices that support effective, empirical research in the dance sciences, including medical science. A valuable new resource for this growing field, this book provides foundational knowledge for anyone who wants to understand, apply, and conduct research with dancers and ... Read more

    RM 317.59

  • Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

    Il coreografo abitato dal mondo

    Series Book 2 - Coreografi Contemporanei
    Questo volume esplora il percorso artistico di Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, uno dei coreografi più influenti della danza contemporanea del XXI secolo. Dall’infanzia tra Belgio e Marocco alla fondazione di Eastman e alla direzione del Royal Ballet of Flanders, il testo analizza le opere principali, le collaborazioni internazionali e l’evoluzione di un linguaggio coreografico ibrido, capace di fondere ... Read more

    RM 19.56 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Creative Dance for All Ages

    Provide quality creative dance experiences for students of all ages and abilities.With a long history as a leading resource for dance educators, Creative Dance for All Ages, Third Edition, is the research-backed tool every creative dance teacher needs. Internationally recognized master teacher and author Anne Green Gilbert presents creative dance for everyone and provides tips on meeting the ... Read more

    RM 169.39

  • How to Swing Dance

    by Miriam Paul ...
    Learning how to swing dance will introduce you to one of the most popular forms of social dance in the United States. Swing dancing is fun and easy to learn, and with a little practice, you will be able to swing dance. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device. ... Read more

    RM 27.33

  • In Smithereens

    The Costume Remains of Lea Anderson's Stage

    What happens to contemporary dance costumes when the show is over and their surrounding legacy slips from view? How might costumes be mobilised towards representational repair, post-performance? Located within Lea Anderson’s choreographic archive, this book charts a series of hands-on interventions with the fabric remains of her companies The Cholmondeleys and The Featherstonehaughs. Centred on ... Read more

    RM 352.69

  • La danse orientale pour votre santé

    La danse orientale est aujourd’hui bien connue et elle est pratiquée partout dans le monde, plus seulement en Orient, par de nombreuses femmes, et même par des hommes.C’est que cette danse est envoûtante, aussi agréable à regarder qu’à pratiquer. Les rythmes ensorcelants de la musique orientale tout comme les mouvements gracieux et sensuels de la danseuse en font un art apprécié qui donne envie de ... Read more

    RM 13.93

  • Dancehall In/Securities

    Perspectives on Caribbean Expressive Life

    Series series Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
    This book focuses on how in/security works in and through Jamaican dancehall, and on the insights that Jamaican dancehall offers for the global study of in/security.This collection draws together a multi-disciplinary range of key scholars in in/security and dancehall. Scholars from the University of the West Indies' Institute of Caribbean Studies and Reggae Studies Unit, as well as independent ... Read more

    RM 227.36

  • Dancing for Fun

    Group Dancing for All Ages

    Dancing is a universal and primal form of expression, and it is something we can all enjoy. Whats more, its a healthy and fun way to bring more exercise into our lives. Anyone, at any age, can enjoy group dancing, from very young children to senior citizens.This guide presents a series of original group dances, inspired by both folk and contemporary dances. It focuses on dance as a way for anyone ... Read more

    RM 15.64

  • The Haumana Hula Handbook for Students of Hawaiian Dance

    A Manual for the Student of Hawaiian Dance

    A great resource for students of traditional Hawaiian dance, this beautiful handbook filled with archival photographs covers the origins, language, etiquette, ceremonies, and the spiritual culture of hula. Hula, the indigenous dance of Hawai'i, preserves significant aspects of Native Hawaiian culture with strong ties to health and spirituality. Kumu Hula, persons who are culturally recognized hula ... Read more

    RM 56.39