A Dancer's Manual
A Dancer's Manual

Author: Bobby Boling

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780963786494

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Called the Anthony Robbins of dance, Bobby Boling has a unique way of inspiring and motivating dancers by sharing stories of adversity and how he and other dancers overcame the obstacles of professional dance. This inspiring book offers tips, tricks, experience, wisdom and personal stories with advice on exercise and health.A Dancer's Manual teaches young dancers how to take class more effectively, how to avoid and treat injuries and how to perform and rehearse more effectively. Professionals will learn how to audition and how to use exercise and weights to enhance their ability. Bobby Boling also offers advice to young dancers and old on alternative careers in the industry if they can no longer dance.A Dancer's Manual will appeal to any young person interested in dance, adults and teachers of studios and parents of dancers interested in helping to guide young people.

Ballet
Ballet

Author: Jennifer Jackson

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2021-03-22

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 1785008315

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Ballet is a detailed guide to creative practice and performance. Compiled by ten leading practitioners, each chapter focuses on an aspect of ballet as a performing art. Together they outline a journey from the underpinning principles of ballet, through an appreciation of different styles and schooling, into the dance studio for practice in class and beyond. With additional insights from highly acclaimed dancers, choreographers and teachers, this practical guide offers advice on fundamental and advanced training and creative development. As well as providing information from dance science research into training well-being, this book supports the individual dancer in their artistic growth, offering strategies for exploration and discovery. Topics include: principles, styles and schooling of classical ballet; fundamental technique and advanced expression; developing versatility and creative thinking; advice on injury management, nutrition and lifestyle; choreography and music and, finally, best practice in the rehearsal studio is covered. 'A wonderfully accessible and comprehensive resource about the individual disciplines involved in ballet', Leanne Benjamin OBE, former Principal of The Royal Ballet and international coach.

Dance and Music
Dance and Music

Author: Harriet Cavalli

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 9780813018874

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Harriet Cavalli, internationally recognized as one of the most talented and experienced specialists in the art of music for dancers and dance teachers, presents here the definitive book on accompaniment, as well as her personal - often humorous - look behind the scenes at the world of dance. The text is enhanced by diagrams and 83 complete musical examples, providing a wealth of repertoire choices.

Belly Dancing
Belly Dancing

Author: Pina Coluccia

Publisher: Park Street Press

Published: 2005-02-14

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781594770210

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A comprehensive guide to the art of belly dancing • Covers the origins, mythology, and history of the Middle Eastern dance, including its physical and mental health benefits • Contains practical instructions with easy-to-follow photographs • Includes recipes for perfumes, cosmetic creams, and food from the Middle East Belly dance is pure sensuousness and has enchanted humans since ancient times. Yet beyond its erotic aspects, belly dancing offers many physical and emotional benefits. On the physical level it helps with muscle stiffness, autonomic nervous system disturbances, mobility of the abdominal region, and strengthening the back, which in turn enhances the body’s overall posture. Belly dancing also relieves menstrual problems and has been shown to be extremely useful during pregnancy and childbirth. On the emotional side belly dancing increases the libido and has enabled women to overcome self-esteem issues and regain healthy feelings of sensuality and sexuality.Belly Dancing covers all aspects of this ancient art, beginning with its origins and mythical connections to the moon goddess. The authors provide practical instructions and easy-to-follow photographs for the most important dance movements as well as guidance in costuming and related accoutrements. Additional information on foot reflexology and Indian chakras aid the further understanding of the art. The book also contains recipes for Middle Eastern perfumes, cosmetic creams, and food as well as suggestions for musical accompaniment.

Guidebook for Dancers
Guidebook for Dancers

Author: James Loyde Blackwell

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-07-30

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9781974105410

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With over 10 years experience as a Strip Club manager, I realized that most dancers who come into the club were never given the tools needed to become better money makers and better dancers. So I began to teach the girls in my club the basics that I had seen and learned from the real money makers, and then utlized that into essays that will help and instruct many new dancers for years to come. There are the basics, the rules, and the types. But there is also the beginnings of routines that will help a dancer stand out, to be more than just one of the normal girls. With these tools she will be able to stand out from the others, to make herself known, and make herself and the club much more money than ever before, without taking years to learn it. So if you are a new dancer or an older one who wants to make more, this is the book for you to start on that money making path.

Exploring Life as an Artist
Exploring Life as an Artist

Author: Abigail Wenczkowski

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781667163710

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Exploring Life as an Artist is a guide written for dancers by a dancer. From recognizing the importance of taking care of the body, to the mental aspect of dancer stereotypes, to the lasting affects of the global pandemic, to paving a future in the world of dance; this book covers it all. Using knowledge from working professionals in the field as well as incorporating her own personal experiences, the author created a guide for eager dancers to use on their own individual life explorations. Abigail Wenczkowski grew up dancing with a local, recreational dance studio. As her passion and respect for the art form grew, she decided to take the leap towards furthering her education and technical training at a collegiate level dance program; where she allowed herself to flourish. Now, she is exploring her own life as an artist as she finds her spot in the dance community.

The Place of Dance
The Place of Dance

Author: Andrea Olsen

Publisher: Wesleyan University Press

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0819574066

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The Place of Dance is written for the general reader as well as for dancers. It reminds us that dancing is our nature, available to all as well as refined for the stage. Andrea Olsen is an internationally known choreographer and educator who combines the science of body with creative practice. This workbook integrates experiential anatomy with the process of moving and dancing, with a particular focus on the creative journey involved in choreographing, improvising, and performing for the stage. Each of the chapters, or “days,” introduces a particular theme and features a dance photograph, information on the topic, movement and writing investigations, personal anecdotes, and studio notes from professional artists and educators for further insight. The third in a trilogy of works about the body, including Bodystories: A Guide to Experiential Anatomy and Body and Earth: An Experiential Guide, The Place of Dance will help each reader understand his/her dancing body through somatic work, create a dance, and have a full journal clarifying aesthetic views on his or her practice. It is well suited for anyone interested in engaging embodied intelligence and living more consciously.