Author: Janet Karin
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000915697
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
This book offers an inside view of ballet as the art form we see on stages today, detailing how expressive movement is initiated and controlled, and discussing the importance of embedding creativity and expressivity within ballet technique from the dancer’s first lesson to their final performance. Janet Karin O.A.M. promotes ballet as a holistic art form resulting from the integration of mind, brain and body, and describes the motor control factors that can enhance or interfere with achievement. Throughout, professional dancers’ personal experiences illuminate the text, from the euphoria of ‘flow’ to the search for creativity and harmony, from the debilitating effects of anxiety, trauma and pain to the reward of artistic autonomy. Teaching is presented from a philosophical viewpoint, enriching and extending the child’s innate movement skills and expressive power. Practical yet reflective, this is an essential guide for dancers as well as dance educators and students.
Let's Dance!
Author: Valerie Bolling
Publisher: Thinkingdom
ISBN: 1635923638
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
This rhythmic showcase of dances from all over the world features children of diverse backgrounds and abilities tapping, spinning, and boogying away! Tap, twirl, twist, spin! With musical, rhyming text, author Valerie Bolling shines a spotlight on dances from across the globe, while energetic art from Maine Diaz shows off all the moves and the diverse people who do them. From the cha cha of Cuba to the stepping of Ireland, kids will want to leap, dip, and zip along with the dances on the page!
Publisher: Thinkingdom
ISBN: 1635923638
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
This rhythmic showcase of dances from all over the world features children of diverse backgrounds and abilities tapping, spinning, and boogying away! Tap, twirl, twist, spin! With musical, rhyming text, author Valerie Bolling shines a spotlight on dances from across the globe, while energetic art from Maine Diaz shows off all the moves and the diverse people who do them. From the cha cha of Cuba to the stepping of Ireland, kids will want to leap, dip, and zip along with the dances on the page!
Dancing Through It
Author: Jenifer Ringer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 069815150X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
“A glimpse into the fragile psyche of a dancer.” —The Washington Post Jenifer Ringer, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, was thrust into the headlines after her weight was commented on by a New York Times critic, and her response ignited a public dialogue about dance and weight. Ballet aficionados and aspiring performers of all ages will want to join Ringer behind the scenes as she shares her journey from student to star and candidly discusses both her struggle with an eating disorder and the media storm that erupted after the Times review. An unusually upbeat account of life on the stage, Dancing Through It is also a coming-of-age story and an inspiring memoir of faith and of triumph over the body issues that torment all too many women and men.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 069815150X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
“A glimpse into the fragile psyche of a dancer.” —The Washington Post Jenifer Ringer, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, was thrust into the headlines after her weight was commented on by a New York Times critic, and her response ignited a public dialogue about dance and weight. Ballet aficionados and aspiring performers of all ages will want to join Ringer behind the scenes as she shares her journey from student to star and candidly discusses both her struggle with an eating disorder and the media storm that erupted after the Times review. An unusually upbeat account of life on the stage, Dancing Through It is also a coming-of-age story and an inspiring memoir of faith and of triumph over the body issues that torment all too many women and men.
The Ballet Companion
Author: Eliza Gaynor Minden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416595716
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
A New Classic for Today's Dancer The Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs, including: Practical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette Explanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems An illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor Guidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates Descriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms Along the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette. Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416595716
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
A New Classic for Today's Dancer The Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs, including: Practical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette Explanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems An illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor Guidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates Descriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms Along the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette. Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information.
The Ballet Book
Author: Nancy Ellison
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN:
Category : Ballet
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Provides photographs of members of the American Ballet Theatre demonstrating positions and includes discussion and photographs of classwork, rehearsal, choreography, and major ballets.
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN:
Category : Ballet
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Provides photographs of members of the American Ballet Theatre demonstrating positions and includes discussion and photographs of classwork, rehearsal, choreography, and major ballets.
The Art and Science of Ballet Dancing and Teaching
Author: Janet Karin
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000915697
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
This book offers an inside view of ballet as the art form we see on stages today, detailing how expressive movement is initiated and controlled, and discussing the importance of embedding creativity and expressivity within ballet technique from the dancer’s first lesson to their final performance. Janet Karin O.A.M. promotes ballet as a holistic art form resulting from the integration of mind, brain and body, and describes the motor control factors that can enhance or interfere with achievement. Throughout, professional dancers’ personal experiences illuminate the text, from the euphoria of ‘flow’ to the search for creativity and harmony, from the debilitating effects of anxiety, trauma and pain to the reward of artistic autonomy. Teaching is presented from a philosophical viewpoint, enriching and extending the child’s innate movement skills and expressive power. Practical yet reflective, this is an essential guide for dancers as well as dance educators and students.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000915697
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
This book offers an inside view of ballet as the art form we see on stages today, detailing how expressive movement is initiated and controlled, and discussing the importance of embedding creativity and expressivity within ballet technique from the dancer’s first lesson to their final performance. Janet Karin O.A.M. promotes ballet as a holistic art form resulting from the integration of mind, brain and body, and describes the motor control factors that can enhance or interfere with achievement. Throughout, professional dancers’ personal experiences illuminate the text, from the euphoria of ‘flow’ to the search for creativity and harmony, from the debilitating effects of anxiety, trauma and pain to the reward of artistic autonomy. Teaching is presented from a philosophical viewpoint, enriching and extending the child’s innate movement skills and expressive power. Practical yet reflective, this is an essential guide for dancers as well as dance educators and students.
Indian Ballet Dancing
Author: Projesh Banerji
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
ISBN: 9780391027169
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
ISBN: 9780391027169
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Ballet Dancing
Author: Kathryn Clay
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429640022
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Simple text and photographs present ballet dancing, including simple steps.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1429640022
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Simple text and photographs present ballet dancing, including simple steps.
Dance Is for Everyone
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781454921141
Category : Alligators
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
When an alligator shows up to class one day, Mrs. Iraina and her ballet students are very suprised. But she is able to follow along, so they decide it's okay for her to join. The class starts calling her Tanya and even creates a new dance to showcase her larger-than-life talents and big, swishy tail: "The Legend of the Swamp Queen." Tanya has the starring role.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781454921141
Category : Alligators
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
When an alligator shows up to class one day, Mrs. Iraina and her ballet students are very suprised. But she is able to follow along, so they decide it's okay for her to join. The class starts calling her Tanya and even creates a new dance to showcase her larger-than-life talents and big, swishy tail: "The Legend of the Swamp Queen." Tanya has the starring role.
10 Ballet Dancers
Author: Amanda Malek-Ahmadi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781947408241
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
It's a special day. The children practice their ballet. But something is odd. Let's count down from 10 to 1 to find the surprise before the class is done.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781947408241
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
It's a special day. The children practice their ballet. But something is odd. Let's count down from 10 to 1 to find the surprise before the class is done.
Ballet Dance
Author: Karen Marie Graves
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781429601191
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"Describes ballet dancing, including history, training, moves, and performance"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9781429601191
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"Describes ballet dancing, including history, training, moves, and performance"--Provided by publisher.