Rakuten Kobo

Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts

An Illustrated Guide to Strength, Flexibility, Training, and Injury Prevention

by Emily Scherb ...

An illustrated guide to anatomy and biomechanics for aerialists who want to optimize their performance and train safelySpecifically designed for aerialists—including those who do trapeze, silks, and other aerial arts— Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts is an invaluable resource for those who want to optimize their performance and train safely.Using a biomechanical and movement-based approach, Emily ... Read more

Was $12.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

An illustrated guide to anatomy and biomechanics for aerialists who want to optimize their performance and train safelySpecifically designed for aerialists—including those who do trapeze, silks, and other aerial arts— Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts is an invaluable resource for those who want to optimize their performance and train safely.Using a biomechanical and movement-based approach, Emily
... Read more
The Thinking Body

by Mabel Elsworth Todd ...

Mabel Elsworth Todd is considered the founder of what has come to be known as 'Ideokinesis', a form of somatic education that became popular in the 1930s amongst dancers and health professionals. Todd's ideas involved using anatomically based, creative visual imagery and consciously relaxed volition to create and refine neuromuscular coordination. Lulu Sweigard, who coined the term Ideokinesis, ... Read more

$0.99 USD

Mabel Elsworth Todd is considered the founder of what has come to be known as 'Ideokinesis', a form of somatic education that became popular in the 1930s amongst dancers and health professionals. Todd's ideas involved using anatomically based, creative visual imagery and consciously relaxed volition to create and refine neuromuscular coordination. Lulu Sweigard, who coined the term Ideokinesis,
... Read more
The Ballet Companion

A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet

by Eliza Gaynor Minden ...

A New Classic for Today's DancerThe 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 ... Read more

$19.99 USD

A New Classic for Today's DancerThe 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
... Read more
Physics and Dance

by Emily Coates ...

A fascinating exploration of our reality through the eyes of a physicist and a dancer—and an engaging introduction to both disciplinesFrom stepping out of our beds each morning to admiring the stars at night, we live in a world of motion, energy, space, and time. How do we understand the phenomena that shape our experience? How do we make sense of our physical realities? Two guides—a former member ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fascinating exploration of our reality through the eyes of a physicist and a dancer—and an engaging introduction to both disciplinesFrom stepping out of our beds each morning to admiring the stars at night, we live in a world of motion, energy, space, and time. How do we understand the phenomena that shape our experience? How do we make sense of our physical realities? Two guides—a former member
... Read more
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

$9.99 USD

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
Movement for Actors (Second Edition)

Edited by Nicole Potter, Barbara Adrian, Mary Fleischer ...

In this updated rich resource for actors, renowned movement teachers and directors reveal the physical skills needed for the stage and the screen. Readers will gain remarkable insights into the physical skills and techniques used in a wide variety of performance styles through ready-to-use exercises and approaches. Included in this new edition are chapters covering:Stage combatYoga for ... Read more

$16.99 USD

In this updated rich resource for actors, renowned movement teachers and directors reveal the physical skills needed for the stage and the screen. Readers will gain remarkable insights into the physical skills and techniques used in a wide variety of performance styles through ready-to-use exercises and approaches. Included in this new edition are chapters covering:Stage combatYoga for
... Read more
Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery

by Eric Franklin ...

Eric Franklin’s classic reference is back in a new full-color edition, complete with new material and exercises for instructors to use with their dancers, other performing artists, athletes, and classes.In Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, Third Edition, Franklin—an internationally renowned teacher, dancer, and choreographer who has been sharing his imagery techniques for more than 35 years ... Read more

$38.99 USD

Eric Franklin’s classic reference is back in a new full-color edition, complete with new material and exercises for instructors to use with their dancers, other performing artists, athletes, and classes.In Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, Third Edition, Franklin—an internationally renowned teacher, dancer, and choreographer who has been sharing his imagery techniques for more than 35 years
... Read more
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

$6.97 USD

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
Weird Dance

Curious and Captivating Dance Trivia

by Tim Rayborn, Abigail Keyes ...

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 ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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

by Carlo Colajanni ...

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

$13.98 USD

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
Dancing with Cats

by Burton Silver, Heather Busch ...

"Marvelously silly photographs . . . in addition to those hilarious images, [there is] much helpful instruction for aspiring dancers with cats." — The New York TimesDiscover the mystery and magic of cat dancing with this cult classic, filled with scores of delightful and inspiring photographs of people and cats engaging in their favorite dance routines, as well as moving testimonies of the ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Marvelously silly photographs . . . in addition to those hilarious images, [there is] much helpful instruction for aspiring dancers with cats." — The New York TimesDiscover the mystery and magic of cat dancing with this cult classic, filled with scores of delightful and inspiring photographs of people and cats engaging in their favorite dance routines, as well as moving testimonies of the
... Read more
Looking at Contemporary Dance

A Guide for the Internet Age

by Marc Raymond Strauss, Myron Howard Nadel ...

With a focus on dance innovation from the late 19th century to the present, this history provides dance students with accessible information on the major contributors to the art. Organized chronologically by the decades in which innovators were born or dance organizations were founded, the study shows the similarities and generational character that arise from shared influence. Rather than ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

With a focus on dance innovation from the late 19th century to the present, this history provides dance students with accessible information on the major contributors to the art. Organized chronologically by the decades in which innovators were born or dance organizations were founded, the study shows the similarities and generational character that arise from shared influence. Rather than
... Read more
39 Steps to Better Screenwriting

A Practical Guide to Improving Your Screenplay

by Paul Chitlik ...

This is not a beginner’s book on screenplay writing, though a beginner could read it and learn. This is a writer’s consigliere. It’s a book of advice and reflection that will kick ass against just about any screenwriting problem. It’s a series of essays on film and television writing, a deep background on very specific craft issues ranging from punctuation to meaning in your screenplay. Chapters ... Read more

$8.99 USD

This is not a beginner’s book on screenplay writing, though a beginner could read it and learn. This is a writer’s consigliere. It’s a book of advice and reflection that will kick ass against just about any screenwriting problem. It’s a series of essays on film and television writing, a deep background on very specific craft issues ranging from punctuation to meaning in your screenplay. Chapters
... Read more
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

$22.79 USD

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
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

Was $13.99 USD Now $9.99 USD

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
Burlesque Dancer 101

A Professional Burlesque Dancer's Quick Guide on How to Learn, Grow, Perform, and Succeed at the Art of Burlesque Dancing From A to Z

by HowExpert, Emilie Declaron ...

• Learn how to become a professional burlesque dancer, with clear detailed steps illustrated by real-life examples of famous performers from the 20th century and current stars, and beneficiate from a former performer’s insight• Discover the legends of the art form and its origins, find out what kind of performer you want to become, enter a world of glamour and glitter you never suspected existed• ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

• Learn how to become a professional burlesque dancer, with clear detailed steps illustrated by real-life examples of famous performers from the 20th century and current stars, and beneficiate from a former performer’s insight• Discover the legends of the art form and its origins, find out what kind of performer you want to become, enter a world of glamour and glitter you never suspected existed•
... Read more
Audition Arsenal for Men in their 20s - 101 Monologues by type

by Janet B. Milstein ...

Prepare your audition repertoire with the most innovative monologue series to date-Audition Arsenal! Are you tired of buying monologue books only to discard half of the pieces because they are outside of your age range? Not anymore! The first four books in this breakthrough series are for: Women in their 20s, Men in their 20s, Women in their 30s, and Men in their 30s. That means 101 monologues per ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Prepare your audition repertoire with the most innovative monologue series to date-Audition Arsenal! Are you tired of buying monologue books only to discard half of the pieces because they are outside of your age range? Not anymore! The first four books in this breakthrough series are for: Women in their 20s, Men in their 20s, Women in their 30s, and Men in their 30s. That means 101 monologues per
... Read more
Finger Cymbals:Play Them Correctly

Never Get Off Rhythm Again

by Morwenna Assaf ...

Discover it is how easy to play Finger Cymbals. This book helps raise the "barre" by educating Middle Eastern dancersand students on the playing of zills correctly. Play exactly waht the body is accenting when dancing. Play exactly what the drummer is playing, live or on CD.Never get iff rhythm again. You will also understand the rhythms of Arabic music for belly dancers. Morwenna learned this way ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Discover it is how easy to play Finger Cymbals. This book helps raise the "barre" by educating Middle Eastern dancersand students on the playing of zills correctly. Play exactly waht the body is accenting when dancing. Play exactly what the drummer is playing, live or on CD.Never get iff rhythm again. You will also understand the rhythms of Arabic music for belly dancers. Morwenna learned this way
... Read more
Ballroom Dance Wedding

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

by Kaitlin L. Tomlinson ...

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

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

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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
The Intimate Act Of Choreography

by Lynne Anne Blom, L. Tarin Chaplin ...

Finally, a comprehensive book that covers all aspects of choreography from the most fundamental techniques to highly sophisticated artistic concerns. The Intimate Act of Choreography presents the what and how of choreography in a workable format that begins with basics - time, space, force - and moves on to the more complex issues faced by the intermediate and advanced choreographer - form, style, ... Read more

$49.49 USD

Finally, a comprehensive book that covers all aspects of choreography from the most fundamental techniques to highly sophisticated artistic concerns. The Intimate Act of Choreography presents the what and how of choreography in a workable format that begins with basics - time, space, force - and moves on to the more complex issues faced by the intermediate and advanced choreographer - form, style,
... Read more
Cuerpo y Visualidad

Reflexiones en torno al archivo

Edited by Jennifer McColl Crozier ...

Los textos que componen este libro proponen reflexiones abiertas a partir de una materialidad específica: el Archivo Carmen Beuchat (carmenbeuchat.org). Esta serie de documentos exponen gestos de insistencia y resistencia en torno a las huellas y residuos visuales, abriendo relaciones entre las imágenes y el registro de obras ya inexistentes, apelando a la efimeridad del tiempo performático, a la ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Los textos que componen este libro proponen reflexiones abiertas a partir de una materialidad específica: el Archivo Carmen Beuchat (carmenbeuchat.org). Esta serie de documentos exponen gestos de insistencia y resistencia en torno a las huellas y residuos visuales, abriendo relaciones entre las imágenes y el registro de obras ya inexistentes, apelando a la efimeridad del tiempo performático, a la
... Read more
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

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
Becomings

Pregnancy, Phenomenology, and Postmodern Dance

by Johanna Kirk ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies
This book explores postmodern choreographic engagements of pregnant bodies in the US over the last 70 years.Johanna Kirk discusses how choreographers negotiate identification with the look of their pregnant bodies to maintain a sense of integrity as artists and to control representations of their gender and physical abilities while pregnant. Across chapters, the artists discussed include Anna ... Read more

$64.99 USD

This book explores postmodern choreographic engagements of pregnant bodies in the US over the last 70 years.Johanna Kirk discusses how choreographers negotiate identification with the look of their pregnant bodies to maintain a sense of integrity as artists and to control representations of their gender and physical abilities while pregnant. Across chapters, the artists discussed include Anna
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Reference eBooks

Show: