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  • How To Dance The Foxtrot

    by Anon ...
    This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to learning the foxtrot, complete with step-by-step instructions, simple diagrams, helpful tips, and more. “How To Dance The Foxtrot” is ideal for the beginner looking to learn how to dance the foxtrot and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “The Waltz Changes (Man)”, “The Waltz Changes (Lady)”, “How ... Read more

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  • 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

    PHP3,756.88

  • Dance Degree Programs

    Career Readiness and Preparation Criteria in Undergraduate

    by Kathleen E. Klein ...
    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

    PHP535.39

  • Research in Dance

    Methods, Processes, and Practical Applications

    by Ali Duffy ...
    A comprehensive guide to conducting, presenting, and publishing dance research.Dance research is an ever-growing field, with many opportunities for dancers to shed light on the sophisticated ways dance affects and changes lives. Research in Dance offers new and insightful information for dance researchers at all stages of their learning and inquiry. In addition to serving as a foundational text ... Read more

    PHP2,217.59

  • Midnight at the Crossroads

    Has belly dance sold its soul?

    by Alia Thabit ...
    Belly dance and its music arise from an Eastern ethos of feeling, improvisation, and joy. However, it's hard for Western dancers to discover these principles--and even harder to embody them, steeped as we are in an aesthetic of appearance, choreography, and perfectionism.All arts grow and change, that's part of their nature. But in this case, there are surprising advantages to embracing the ... Read more

    PHP1,520.89

  • Introducing The Waltz - History-Steps-Etiquette

    by Bernard Stetson ...
    This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to learning the waltz, complete with step-by-step instructions, simple diagrams, helpful tips, and more. “Introducing The Waltz – History-Steps-Etiquette” is ideal for the beginner looking to learn how to dance the waltz. Highly accessible and full of interesting historical information, this book would make for a fantastic addition to collections of ... Read more

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  • Ballroom Dancing

    by Alex Moore ...
    Now in its eleventh edition, this classic and comprehensive handbook has been revised to bring it up to date with changes on the dance floor and in the rules of dance competitions.The Quickstep, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango are all illustrated and described in great detail, as well as the versions of most dances approved for championships. Diagrams demonstrate every step from both the Leader’s and ... Read more

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  • Ideokinesis

    A Creative Approach to Human Movement and Body Alignment

    by Andre Bernard, Wolfgang Steinmuller, Ursula Stricker ...
    Mabel Elsworth Todd pioneered ideokinesis in the 1920s. Her book, The Thinking Body, described new ways to use all the senses as well as inner feeling and imagination to retrain the body to move with ease and balance. The system became an invaluable tool for generations of dancers, actors, and performance artists, thanks largely to one of its most important teachers, André Bernard (1924-2003). ... Read more

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  • Contemporary Dance Festivals in the Former Yugoslav Space

    (in)dependent Scenes

    by Alexandra Baybutt ...
    Series series Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
    This book expands the understanding of conditions defining the creation and circulation of contemporary dance that differ across Europe. It focuses on festival-making connected with the Balkan regional project ‘Nomad Dance Academy’ (NDA), and highlights collective approaches to sustain a theorisation of festivals using the concepts of dissensus and imperceptible politics. Drawing from ... Read more

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  • La ciencia del yoga

    Accede a tu mejor estado físico y emocional

    by Ramiro Calle ...
    La obra definitiva del maestro Ramiro Calle sobre el auténtico yoga, hoy que prevalecen tantas prácticas que nada tienen que ver con el espíritu original de esta disciplina. El yoga se ha adulterado, tergiversado e, incluso, degradado hasta tal punto que hay no pocos instructores o profesores que llevan años creyendo que imparten yoga cuando en realidad lo que están enseñando es más bien ... Read more

    PHP536.64

  • The Art Of Dancing, Historically Illustrated - To Which Is Added A Few Hints On Etiquette

    Also, The Figures, Music, And Necessary Instruction For The Performance Of The Most Modern And Approved Dances, As Executed At The Private Academies Of The Author

    by Edward Ferrero ...
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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  • Danse

    Les Grands Articles d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Partez à la découverte de la danse avec ce Grand Article Universalis !Dans son acception la plus générale, la danse est l'art de mouvoir le corps humain selon un certain accord entre l'espace et le temps, accord rendu perceptible grâce au rythme et à la composition chorégraphique.Un ouvrage spécialement conçu pour le numérique afin d’en savoir plus sur la danseÀ PROPOS DES GRANDS ARTICLES D ... Read more

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  • Danser sa vie (Paris - 2012)

    Les Fiches Exposition d'Universalis

    by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...
    Présentée du 23 novembre 2011 au 2 avril 2012 au Centre Georges-Pompidou, Danser sa vie (sous-titrée Art et danse de 1900 à nos jours) fut une exposition sans précédent. Pour la première fois une institution muséale nationale consacrait une exposition entière à la danse...À PROPOS DE L’ENCYCLOPAEDIA UNIVERSALISReconnue mondialement pour la qualité et la fiabilité incomparable de ses publications, ... Read more

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  • The Haumana Hula Handbook for Students of Hawaiian Dance

    A Manual for the Student of Hawaiian Dance

    by Mahealani Uchiyama ...
    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

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  • La Fisica in punta di piedi

    by Federica Coniglio, Francesco Smaniotto ...
    In questo libro la fisica classica, studiata nel biennio della scuola secondaria, viene illustrata attraverso la danza. I due autori, un’insegnante di fisica e un ballerino professionista, hanno messo in relazione i principali passi della danza classica e le leggi della fisica in otto capitoli. Ad esempio: una serie di pirouette durante un pas de deux è un’evidenza sperimentale della presenza ... Read more

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  • La Danse hindoue

    Essai

    by Usha Chatterji (Srimati Usha) ...
    Translated by Man'ha Garreau-Dombasle ...
    La signification mystique et esthétique de la danse hindoue ; la musique dans la danse hindoue ; le langage des gestes : les mudra ; les cinq différents styles de la danse classique : bharat-natyam, kathakali, mohini anam, kathak, manipouri.À PROPOS DE L'AUTEUREUsha Chatterji (Srimati Usha) est une danceuse indienne ayant vécu en France et qui a apporté la connaissance des danses de l'Inde aux ... Read more

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  • From the Ball-room to Hell

    by Thomas Faulkner ...
    "This book has created a greater flutter in social circles than anything published within our remembrance." -Los Angeles TimesReformed ballroom dance instructor Thomas A. Faulkner's 1920 book "From the Ball-room to Hell" had the endorsement of practically all opponents of dancing. It furnished the suggestions for thousands of sermons; it had the commendation of innumerable clergymen, including ... Read more

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  • Salsa Dancing For Beginners

    by Leo Boone ...
    This book covers several topics including:Chapter 1: Salsa Dancing HistoryChapter 2: Learn To Dance Salsa With Passion - 5 SecretsChapter 3: How To Dance - Five Golden Tips And Tricks To Know How To DanceSmooth Salsa SpinsChapter 4: How To Dance - Secret Tips To Learn How To Dance Like A SalsaProfessionalChapter 5: Salsa Class - A Countdown Of The 7 Things A Salsa Dancer Should TryChapter 6: Learn ... Read more

    PHP429.34

  • Shiny Beads and Shimmies

    Welcome to Belly-Dance. Ask Before You Undulate!

    by Morwenna Assaf ...
    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

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  • Quintessential Bellydance

    Beginner Class Companion

    by Evyenia Karmi ...
    If youre looking for a fun, effective, low-impact workout that will build stamina, enhance flexibility, and improve your cardiovascular well-being, look no more. This gentle and effective dance is not only exciting to learn; its also a great workout. Bellydance strengthens your core muscles gracefully, giving you new confidence in your bodys natural sway and movement. These popular dance steps ... Read more

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  • The Recruitable Dancer: The Essential Guide to Navigating College Admissions and the Dance Team Journey

    by Kathy Hain-de Jong ...
    Get the Edge on College Admissions and Dance Team RecruitmentWithout NCAA oversight of college dance team recruitment, dancers, parents, and coaches struggle to navigate a flawed system, with each college and team making its own rules. Worst case, the dancer ends up at the wrong college and not on a dance team. It's easy to get lost and disappointed.In The Recruitable Dancer, college counselor and ... Read more

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  • Research Methods in the Dance Sciences

    Edited by Tom Welsh, Jatin P. Ambegaonkar, Lynda Mainwaring ...
    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

    PHP4,989.49

  • 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

    PHP2,093.73

  • Functional Awareness and Yoga

    An Anatomical Guide to the Body in Reflective Practice

    by Nancy Romita, Allegra Romita ...
    Functional Awareness and Yoga is an essential book for all who wishes to deepen their yoga practice and discover strategies to reduce strain or discomfort on the mat as well as in daily life. It is also an excellent book of introductory concepts in anatomy as applied to yoga required during a yoga teacher training. Each chapter provides essentials in functional anatomy with over 60 practical ... Read more

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