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  • Floating Bones

    A Dancer's Tensegretic Body as Teacher

    Floating Bones charts the author’s journey into tensegrity, which begins in ballet and culminates in a model for addressing one’s body as a teacher.Tensegrity flips traditional biomechanical models such that instead of support coming from the bones, the bones float, and it is the muscles and other soft connective tissue that provide support for the moving body. Using the model of tensegretic ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Tango Argentino Piccolo Breviario per i suoi Ballerini

    In questo libro scopriamo il codice d'onore dei ballerini porteños del Tango Milonguero, non contaminati dal turismo del Tango, la cui età si aggira intorno ai 70-80 anni. Il loro comportamento rispecchia i concetti di cui si parlava giaà nell'antica Cina! Scopriamoli insieme seguendo le orme del saggio Lao Tse e de Viejos Milongueros. Rimarrete sicuramente sorpresi! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Guide to a Somatic Movement Practice

    The Anatomy of Center

    by Nancy Topf ...
    An introduction to embodied movement through the work of a dance education pioneerIn this introduction to the work of somatic dance education pioneer Nancy Topf (1942–1998), readers are ushered on a journey to explore the movement of the body through a close awareness of anatomical form and function. Making available the full text of Topf’s The Anatomy of Center for the first time in print, this ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Ballroom Dancing Techniques - The One Step

    by Anon ...
    This vintage book is a concise guide to learning the ballroom dancing technique called “the one step”. With simple, step-by-step instructions and many useful diagrams and photographs, this volume is ideal for beginners with an interest in learning ballroom dancing. Contents include: “The Castle Walk”, “The Dip”, “The Grape-Vine”, “The One-Step Eight”, “The Square”, “The Murray Anderson Turn”, “A ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Body-mind centering

    A dança e a poética nas linhas dançantes de Paul Klee

    Body-Mind Centering – a dança e a poética nas linhas dançantes de Paul Klee é o registro defiinitivo da prestigiada e estudiosa bailarina, coreógrafa, terapeuta e professora de dança Adriana Almeida Pees. A obra é direcionada não apenas a quem ama a dança, mas também para quem busca um conhecimento mais profundo do seu próprio corpo. Além de contar suas experiências de vida, que revelam muita ... Read more

    $5.99 USD $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    $24.99 USD

  • 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

    $56.99 USD

  • The History Of Dance - Ritual Dance

    by Lilly Grove ...
    This vintage book is a treatise on ritualistic dancing. It delves into the fascinating history of dancing in ancient societies and explores its development within religions ceremonies throughout the ages from the ancient Egyptians to modern Christianity. “The History Of Dance - Ritual Dance” is highly recommended for those with an interest in the relationship between dance and religion and would ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • I wanted to dance

    CARLOS EDUARDO GAVITO (4/27/1943 – 7/1/2005) was born in La Plata, Argentina. He spent his youth in the barrio of Avellaneda (to the south of Greater Buenos Aires) and the rest of his life circling the globe.He traveled for more than forty years and visited more than ninety countries. He spoke English, Italian, French and Portuguese fluently and could make himself understood in German, Russian and ... Read more

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  • Tango. Technical Guide to Fundamentals and analysis of emotional behaviors in dance

    A technical guide to the fundamentals of argentine tango, essential, rich in details, tips, and practical advice; true private lessons enclosed in a book that you can use to approach the study of dance in a correct way, optimizing times and methods of learning without getting lost in the meanders of stylistic connotations and ‘figures’. And also, a guide to the exploration of one’s inner world to ... Read more

    $13.31 USD

  • Dances of José Limón and Erick Hawkins

    by James Moreno ...
    Dances of José Limón and Erick Hawkins examines stagings of masculinity, whiteness, and Latinidad in the work of US modern dance choreographers, José Limón (1908-1972) and Erick Hawkins (1908-1994).Focusing on the period between 1945 to 1980, this book analyzes Limón and Hawkins’ work during a time when modern dance was forming new relationships to academic and governmental institutions, ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

  • Dentro del show Tango argentino La historia de los más importantes show de tango de todos los tiempos

    Dentro del showTango argentinoLa historia de los más importantesshow de tango de todos los tiemposAntón GazenbeekDurante los oscuros años de la dictadura militar, el tango había caído en el olvido en todo el mundo, incluso en Argentina.El espectáculo "Tango Argentino" reavivó el interés por el tango en todo el mundo.Debutó en París, luego conquistó Broadway y, más tarde, el mundo entero.El libro, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD 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

    $18.99 USD

  • The Art of Dance Composition

    Writing the Body

    The Art of Dance Composition: Writing the Body is an introduction to modern dance composition, providing clear and structured approaches to designing and defining movement that demystify the creative process.The book introduces the concepts of creating authentic movement, processes for gathering and ordering compositional elements, and the ways in which theme, story, and design relate to bodies ... Read more

    $46.99 USD

  • El Mamífero Tanguero Antropología del Tango, por el Profesor Pedro Pugliese

    Del professore Pedro Pugliese si hanno le prime notizie "storiche" nel 2001. Da allora i suoi dotti articoli di antropologia del tango, "tradotti in italiano" da Leli, hanno informato gli iscritti alla mailing list Tangueros. Almeno fino al 2010.Altri lavori di antropologia del tango sono stati prodotti: vedi le pubblicazioni in castigliano di Susana Azzi. Altri articoli di tango humor sono stati ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • “Tango Argentin Un « bréviaire » de poche pour ses danseurs”

    Dans ce livre, nous découvrons le code d'honneur des danseurs "portenos" du Tango Milonguero, qui sont restés "non contaminés" par le tourisme autour du Tango, et dont la plupart ont plus ou moins 70-80 ans. Leur comportement reflète des concepts dont on parlait déjà dans la Chine ancienne ! Découvrons-les ensemble en marchant sur les traces du philosophe chinois Lao Tse et de los Viejos ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dancing with Cats

    The cult classic is back! This 15th anniversary edition keeps all the original mystery and magic of cat dancing delightfully intact. Perpetually ahead of its time, Dancing with Cats presents scores of delightful and inspiring photographs of people and cats engaging in their favorite dance routines as well as moving testimonies of the personal transformations brought about through this uniquely ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ballroom Dance Wedding

    The Complete Book of Ballroom Dance Wedding, Ballroom Dancing for Kids, Ballroom Dancing Classes, Parties, Fitness and Fun

    The ultimate guide about ballroom dancing, ballroom dance wedding, ballroom dancing for kids, ballroom dancing classes, ballroom dance studio and more. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Dancing for Fun

    Group Dancing for All Ages Book Two

    Dancing is part of being human. Our earliest ancestors moved their bodies to the accompaniment of rhythms and chants. This urge to move, together with sounds or music, is part of our human nature. Dancing for Fun, the second in the series, presents dances in which you can express your deepest feelings together with musicalone or with a group of any size.Author Mark L. Greathouse, in collaboration ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Tango Argentino Kleines Brevier Für Seine Tänzer

    In diesem Buch Entdecken wir sie gemeinsam auf den Spuren des weisen Lao Tse und der Viejos Milongueros..Sie sind nicht durch Tango-Tourismus kontaminiert worden. Ihr Alter beträgt etwa 70-80 Jahre.Ihr Verhalten spiegelt die Konzepte wider, über die bereits im alten China gesprochen wurde.Entdecken wir sie gemeinsam auf den Spuren des weisen Laotse und des alten Milongueros. Sie werden sicherlich ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The History Of Dance - The Dance In Portugal, Spain, And Italy

    by Lilly Grove ...
    This vintage book is a concise treatise on the history of dancing in Portugal, Spain, and Italy. Profusely illustrated and full of fascinating information and interesting insights, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in the traditional dances and songs of these countries. Contents include: “Portuguese Dances”, “Basque Dances”, “Spain”, and “Italy”. Many vintage books such ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mes mémoires

    by Jane Avril ...
    D’anciens et rares amis qui me sont demeurés fidèles insistaient depuis quelques années à me conseiller d’écrire mes mémoires.Mes mémoires ! m’écriais-je en riant. Contribuer pour ma part à l’histoire de mon temps ! De quelle présomption me supposez-vous capable ?Ils ne se lassaient pas cependant et me répétaient : « Faites appel à vos souvenirs, ils ne sauraient manquer d’un certain piquant ; ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Danser sa vie (Paris - 2012)

    Les Fiches Exposition d'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

    $4.49 USD

  • Tango Argentino a Buenos Aires 36 consigli

    Patricia Müller ci fa conoscere, indagando sulle situazioni storiche, sui personaggi e sui luoghi importanti di Buenos Aires, come gli indios, gli schiavi africani, i coloni spagnoli e gli immigranti europei hanno plasmato il tango e sviluppato il suo ballo. Attraverso esercizi pratici e semplici impariamo a tonificare e rilassare il corpo, a ballare facendo un tutt'uno con il partner e ad ... Read more

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