Author: Tim Rayborn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510731059
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Attend a grand ball of the bizarre and never look at dance the same way again! Weird Dance processes through the odd, grim, and unintentionally humorous history of dance, uncovering strange stories and weird facts. These dark tales of murder, rivalry, insanity, and more reveal all sorts of grim goings-on, proving that—for dancers—life was not just one grand plié. Stories include: An elderly woman who stepped out of her Strasbourg home one summer day in 1518 and began to dance furiously; nothing and no one could stop her. Soon, dozens more joined her, and so began another strange epidemic of the deadly dancing plague. The horrific fate of a young ballerina who had a run-in with a gaslight and saw her career go up in smoke. The medieval Dance of Death that reminded all of their inevitable doom. The controversial ballet that sparked a riot. The strange and macabre fate of the infamous Mata Hari’s head after her execution. The grotesque scarf accident that led to Isadora Duncan’s demise. From Roman Bacchanals to medieval and Renaissance dancing plagues, from the bloody world of ballet to scandals, ghosts, spirit possessions, superstitions, and more, you will attend a grand ball of the bizarre that shows just how awful dancers, choreographers, and even audience members have been to each other over the centuries.
Weird Dance
Author: Tim Rayborn
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510731059
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Attend a grand ball of the bizarre and never look at dance the same way again! Weird Dance processes through the odd, grim, and unintentionally humorous history of dance, uncovering strange stories and weird facts. These dark tales of murder, rivalry, insanity, and more reveal all sorts of grim goings-on, proving that—for dancers—life was not just one grand plié. Stories include: An elderly woman who stepped out of her Strasbourg home one summer day in 1518 and began to dance furiously; nothing and no one could stop her. Soon, dozens more joined her, and so began another strange epidemic of the deadly dancing plague. The horrific fate of a young ballerina who had a run-in with a gaslight and saw her career go up in smoke. The medieval Dance of Death that reminded all of their inevitable doom. The controversial ballet that sparked a riot. The strange and macabre fate of the infamous Mata Hari’s head after her execution. The grotesque scarf accident that led to Isadora Duncan’s demise. From Roman Bacchanals to medieval and Renaissance dancing plagues, from the bloody world of ballet to scandals, ghosts, spirit possessions, superstitions, and more, you will attend a grand ball of the bizarre that shows just how awful dancers, choreographers, and even audience members have been to each other over the centuries.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510731059
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Attend a grand ball of the bizarre and never look at dance the same way again! Weird Dance processes through the odd, grim, and unintentionally humorous history of dance, uncovering strange stories and weird facts. These dark tales of murder, rivalry, insanity, and more reveal all sorts of grim goings-on, proving that—for dancers—life was not just one grand plié. Stories include: An elderly woman who stepped out of her Strasbourg home one summer day in 1518 and began to dance furiously; nothing and no one could stop her. Soon, dozens more joined her, and so began another strange epidemic of the deadly dancing plague. The horrific fate of a young ballerina who had a run-in with a gaslight and saw her career go up in smoke. The medieval Dance of Death that reminded all of their inevitable doom. The controversial ballet that sparked a riot. The strange and macabre fate of the infamous Mata Hari’s head after her execution. The grotesque scarf accident that led to Isadora Duncan’s demise. From Roman Bacchanals to medieval and Renaissance dancing plagues, from the bloody world of ballet to scandals, ghosts, spirit possessions, superstitions, and more, you will attend a grand ball of the bizarre that shows just how awful dancers, choreographers, and even audience members have been to each other over the centuries.
Dance Dance Dance
Author: Haruki Murakami
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307777685
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Dance Dance Dance—a follow-up to A Wild Sheep Chase—is a tense, poignant, and often hilarious ride through Murakami’s Japan, a place where everything that is not up for sale is up for grabs. As Murakami’s nameless protagonist searches for a mysteriously vanished girlfriend, he is plunged into a wind tunnel of sexual violence and metaphysical dread. In this propulsive novel, featuring a shabby but oracular Sheep Man, one of the most idiosyncratically brilliant writers at work today fuses together science fiction, the hardboiled thriller, and white-hot satire.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307777685
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Dance Dance Dance—a follow-up to A Wild Sheep Chase—is a tense, poignant, and often hilarious ride through Murakami’s Japan, a place where everything that is not up for sale is up for grabs. As Murakami’s nameless protagonist searches for a mysteriously vanished girlfriend, he is plunged into a wind tunnel of sexual violence and metaphysical dread. In this propulsive novel, featuring a shabby but oracular Sheep Man, one of the most idiosyncratically brilliant writers at work today fuses together science fiction, the hardboiled thriller, and white-hot satire.
Giraffes Can't Dance
Author: Giles Andreae
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408345374
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees and a foiled cover. ... wonderfully funny. - Independent A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. - Daily Telegraph A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms.... there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different. - Junior
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408345374
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 20 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . . . or can they? A funny, touching and triumphant picture book story about a giraffe who finds his own tune and confidence too, with joyful illustrations from Guy Parker Rees and a foiled cover. ... wonderfully funny. - Independent A fantastically funny and wonderfully colourful romp of a picture book. All toddlers should grow up reading this or hearing their parents read it aloud to them. - Daily Telegraph A joyful read about an outsider who finds acceptance on his own terms.... there's also a simple moral about tolerance and daring to be different. - Junior
Harem Marriage 5
Author: NON
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
ISBN: 1636991068
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
In Japan's only city where polygamy is legal, Koharu is now wife number three to Ryunosuke Date. When Koharu finally reaches the end of her rope in their marriage, she runs away from home--and straight into the arms of her old flame from high school! While Koharu's trying to decide whether she's having an affair or hanging out with an old friend, the Date's are enjoying their time with the sweet and innocent Urara. In fact, the whole family agrees they might like her even more than their missing wife...
Publisher: Kodansha America LLC
ISBN: 1636991068
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
In Japan's only city where polygamy is legal, Koharu is now wife number three to Ryunosuke Date. When Koharu finally reaches the end of her rope in their marriage, she runs away from home--and straight into the arms of her old flame from high school! While Koharu's trying to decide whether she's having an affair or hanging out with an old friend, the Date's are enjoying their time with the sweet and innocent Urara. In fact, the whole family agrees they might like her even more than their missing wife...
The Railway Conductor
Author:
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Category : Railroad conductors
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Railroad conductors
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Lippincott's Monthly Magazine
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 784
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Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
Art & Soul, Reloaded
Author: Pam Grout
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401949878
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
With her trademark humor, enthusiasm, and no-nonsense guidance, #1 New York Times bestselling author of E-Squared Pam Grout invites you on a year-long "apprenticeship" to recognize and unleash your innate creativity. Making art does not necessarily mean painting a gallery-worthy still life or belting out a Grammy-winning song. It simply means finding a way to give your inner muse a voice in this world. Sure, there’s drawing, dancing, singing, and writing. But there’s also art to be made from creating your own pair of angel wings or inventing a new toy or curating your own at-home film festival. Each week features a project of self-examination, an inspirational message, a real-world example of a celebrity who has addressed similar obstacles, and three zany activities to awaken your infinite creativity. It’s time to declare the beat of your own drum.
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401949878
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
With her trademark humor, enthusiasm, and no-nonsense guidance, #1 New York Times bestselling author of E-Squared Pam Grout invites you on a year-long "apprenticeship" to recognize and unleash your innate creativity. Making art does not necessarily mean painting a gallery-worthy still life or belting out a Grammy-winning song. It simply means finding a way to give your inner muse a voice in this world. Sure, there’s drawing, dancing, singing, and writing. But there’s also art to be made from creating your own pair of angel wings or inventing a new toy or curating your own at-home film festival. Each week features a project of self-examination, an inspirational message, a real-world example of a celebrity who has addressed similar obstacles, and three zany activities to awaken your infinite creativity. It’s time to declare the beat of your own drum.
Hockey Night in Canada Junior
Author: Martin Avery
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257816802
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 585
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257816802
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 585
Book Description
The Dancer in Red, and Other Stories
Author: Fergus Hume
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
The Occasional Papers of the Rhodes-Livingstone Museum, Nos. 1-16, in One Volume
Author: Rhodes-Livingstone Museum
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719012730
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719012730
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description