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New for 2008
Rosemary Boross 2 Music CDs Included Exercises
that assist basic motor development are at the core of this guide
for dance teachers who prepare very young children for ballet
classes. Teaching strategies are organized around a complete lesson
plan for a fantasy garden pre-school class that includes warm-up
exercises, creative movement, center work, and work across the
floor. With coloring book pages that may be duplicated as handouts
to students. Contains 2 music CDs of original songs and instrumental
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Roland John Wiley An exciting, wonderfully researched look onstage and backstage at the Russian Ballet between 1810 and 1910. The story is built on a framework of famous ballets by such celebrated choreographers as Charles Didelot, Filippo Taglioni, Jules Perrot, Arthur Saint-Leon, Marius Petipa and Mikhail Fokine. Onto this framework are placed eyewitness accounts and criticisms, including biographies of choreographers, accounts of life in the imperial theater school, reminiscences of important artists, and reviews of first performances. Each of the ten chapters is introduced with further commentary that draws on press accounts and literature of the time. Out of the mists of time, this story of the fabled Russian Ballet comes as close as possible to the reality of being a student, dancer and choreographer in its richest period. This is a reprint of a book first published by Oxford University Press in 1990, and long out of print. 464
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Richard Glasstone An enormously respected and influential figure in China, both for her wide research into Chinese folk dance and her pivotal role in the establishment of ballet in China, the achievements of the teacher and choreographer Dai Ailian are not well known in the west. Here is her story, set in the wide social and historical context it deserves. Dai was born and spent her childhood in Trinidad, then went to study in England. She journeyed to China were she took part in the resistance to the Japanese invasion, then traveled to the remote Chinese Borderlands, collecting and recording the dances of minority populations. In 1954, Dai was appointed Principal of the Beijing Dance School, a post she held until interrupted by the notorious Cultural Revolution. She was sent to work in the fields (as were many artists) and was “rehabilitated” in 1975. The next year she was made Artistic Adviser to the National Ballet of China, where she devoted the rest of her life to re-establishing the company’s artistic and technical standards. The author, internationally known dancer and choreographer and Senior Teacher at London’s Royal Ballet School, was asked by Dai Ailian to write this autobiography. 120
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Ivor Guest Stars of the romantic ballet, as well as the choreographers, composers, designers, and balletomanes of the time are brought to life in a colorful panorama of this great age of French ballet. The age of romanticism in the first half of the nineteenth century was one of the greatest periods in the history of ballet. In a span of three decades (1820 to 1847) ballet became what it had never been before—a major theater art, gaining new vitality and meaning from the ideas of the romantic movement which rapidly infiltrated each one of its component parts: scenarios, music, décor, choreography and dance style. The center of the romantic ballet was the Paris Opéra. Its high priest was the poet Théophile Gautier, who wrote the scenarios of Giselle and other ballets. He explained the dual nature of the romantic ballet by contrasting the two rival ballerinas, the spiritual Taglioni and the passionate Elssler. This definitive study, completely revised and updated, handsomely produced and beautifully illustrated, is based on exhaustive research of the archives of the Paris Opéra and printed and pictorial sources of the time. ISBN
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Ann Hutchinson Guest and Toby Bennett The Cecchetti Legacy provides a more detailed account of the Cecchetti Method, one of the great classical methods of teaching ballet, than has yet been published. Both word descriptions and Labanotation are used to describe style and technique (body integration, dynamics and space, the use of the head and torso, the use of the arms and the use of the leg and foot) and the enchainements (barre work, port de bras, center practice, adage, center pirouettes, allegro, des pas sur les pointes, steps for men, tours en diagonale and tours round the room). For those teachers and students who cannot read Labanotation there is much in the written text that will both supplement and clarify a great deal of what is already available in the Cecchetti manuals, although an ability to read Labanotation would be very helpful in using this book. This complete Labanotation score, drawing on wide sources of information, as well as exploring more detailed descriptions of movement texture and timing (those “extras” that give the style its character and exceed mere word instruction), will enable future dance students and scholars to access an even more comprehensive account of Enrico Cecchetti’s legacy. Bibliography,
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Christy Adair A dynamic cultural history of the internationally celebrated Phoenix Dance Company, unique in several ways: its members were in their teens when they formed the company in 1981, they gained recognition very early in their careers through an established television arts program in 1984, they were skillful performers but had not received formal training, they were based in the north of England at a time when most dance centered in London (and New York), and they were black British men who had known each other since childhood, coming from a tight-knit African-Caribbean community. As children, they “learned a lot from London Contemporary Dance Theatre and watched videos of Twyla Tharp, Netherlands Dance Company, Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Alvin Ailey Company.” This complex narrative, played out through gender, ethnicity and class, places Phoenix as a significant artistic force in contemporary dance. One of the paradoxes it faced was the expectation by funding bodies, critics and audiences that it represent “the black community.” Such expectations posed a challenge for each successive artistic director. This provocative story investigates institutional racism on the part of arts policy makers, funders and critics. 339
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Stephanie Jordan Stephanie Jordan’s ground-breaking survey and close examination of a range of Stravinsky dances—some familiar, others less so—sheds new, unexpected light upon a renowned composer of ballet music. This book is essential reading for scholars and students in the fields of dance, music and interdisciplinary studies. 615
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Angela Reinhardt Over 280 color illustrations show how to modify shoes step by step, using scissors, needle and thread, hot water and elastic, to adapt pointe shoes perfectly for all types of foot and all types of floor surfaces, and to help them last as long as possible. Also contains valuable suggestions for foot fitness. Over 100 tips and tricks for personal pointe shoe tuning, for both beginners and professionals. 109
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Janet Adshead-Lansdale From the book: “Theoretically and methodologically, this text offers a contribution to the development of interpretive theory in the arts and to the analysis of performance practices. Topical, conceptual, and methological problems are explored through an extended analysis of Strange Fish (1992) by Lloyd Newson and the DV8 Physical Theatre (UK) ...I ask how it comments on and reconstructs ‘the story’ of Christ. It uses well-known moments and images from the story of his life and draws on the morality found in biblical tales. ...In ironic contrast, it challenges Christian views of morality at a time of discomfort for the Church. Evidence emerges of explicit homosexuality, of child abuse, and the fathering of illegitimate children. This evidence invites the view that theological attacks on different forms of sexuality are mendacious and dishonest.” 268 pages, paperbound, 6" x 9" |
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Performance Beauty Christine Dion “An
invaluable resource, beauty guide, and instructional book “Certainly
a must have for all performers! 128
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Shows juniors (under 11 years), and those who help them with their make-up, how to achieve a flawless performance face Easy, fast and comforting, Christine guides the viewer through techniques that are designed just for children who are, at times, uneasy with the experience of makeup application. From achieving perfect brows (the frame), beautiful open eyes, flawless skin, enhancing small features and adding show appeal, this instructional will show you the way to a professional, age appropriate, polished performance face. VCD001 $19.95 |
Shows teens and adults how to get a flawless stage face. Perfect for dance, cheer and show choir. Easy to follow application techniques along with enlightening do’s and don’ts. Discusses using neutral colors to compliment every costume change. Demonstrates how to define features and add show appeal for the most polished performance face. VCD002 $19.95 |
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Teressa Asencia Yoga in Your School presents a series of short “Yoga breaks” designed for teachers to easily insert into their daily classroom schedule. Each posture or breathing technique may be practiced in less than three minutes, so that they may be used regularly or as needed, when attention or energy begins to wane. The short segments may also be combined to create longer sequences for physical education classes, playgrounds, athletic and recreation centers, camps and dance schools. This book is designed to jump off the pages and inspire teachers to adapt the exercises to work in their particular circumstance with no additional training. These simple movement exercises are designed to develop concentration, improve motor skills and physical fitness, develop strength, flexibility and balance. By simply taking a few moments to stop between activities to breathe and stretch, teachers may create a harmonious classroom with calm alert children who are receptive and eager to learn.
About the Author: Teressa Asencia, B.A. University of Iowa, M.A. City University of New York, has taught Yoga for twenty five years in California, New York, Canada, China, Tunisia and France and continues to teach Yoga workshops internationally. She wrote and produced three Yoga series for Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and is the author of Playful Family Yoga. 112
pages, paperbound,
Mary McAuliffe Paris Discovered is a collection of 50 probing chapters intended for armchair travelers and visitors to the City of Light. Digging deep into Paris’ memories, the author has discovered patterns of the past that have left tangible imprints on the city today. McAuliffe explores Paris through space and time, from the top of Notre Dame to the medieval aqueducts that still lie beneath its streets; from the Impressionists’ Path to the barricades of Les Miserables; from Abélard and Héloïse to Napoleon; from the antiques of Village Saint-Paul to the new hot spot for shopping, Viaduc des Arts. She unearths the Paris that charmed Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in the eighteenth century - and George Gershwin and Ernest Hemingway in the twentieth century. In her explorations, McAuliffe discovers a hidden river, the Bièvre, and follows its course. You feel that you are on an adventure with the author as she investigates the city and discovers surprises such as a twelfth century chapel disguised as a private house! Or a mysterious small round building with a distinctive cupola that turns out to be part of an ancient waterworks! Full of off-the-beaten path excursions and little known historical facts about prominent locations, Paris Discovered intrigues and englightens. Elysian
Editions Ivor Guest This concise history of the Paris Opéra Ballet begins with its origins in 1661 and continues through 2000. Originally published in French, it is presented for the first time in an English language edition. Includes appendices of ballets produced between 1776 and 2004, Principal Dancers, Principal Ballet Masters, Guest Artists and a list of ballets performed more than 100 times. 160
pages, hardbound, 32 pages
Explores
ideas of style in dance performance and choreography, and it shows
how the theory and practice of dance study can be successfully
integrated, using labanotation as a tool
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Anne Dunkin This joyful book guides and encourages teachers to incorporate movement into classroom learning. Included are seventy easy and fun classroom movement activities that serve as examples for you to use when creating your own variations, even if you have not studied movement or dance. Lesson plans provide models for building your own. The book provides an historical overview of dancing in U.S. public education curriculum during the twentieth and twenty first century. It identifies the objectives of physical education curriculum, kinesthetic reinforcement of classroom learning, and arts education, all in relation to dance education. In addition to giving a strong argument for the value of movement awareness during educational development, this book includes resource lists and a specialized index of movement, activities and dances.
About the Author: Ann Dunkin has a Ph.D. in Dance History and Theory from the University of California, Riverside, and an M.A. in Human Development Education from the University of Maryland. She has several decades of experience in developing and presenting dance education programs for children and their teachers, and toured much of the U.S. for several years performing original children's dance productions and conducting teachers' workshops. Among much other experience presenting dance in education, she taught “teaching dance” to pre-service elementary educators at California State University. 144
pages, paperbound
Eric Franklin The mental technique of imagery—demonstrated, for example, when a dancer pictures a sunflower reaching toward the sun as he/ she stretches upward—is thoroughly explained in this guide to daily stress-relieving routines. Movement, coordination, flexibility, and posture are all external characteristics that can be improved significantly with a strong inner focus. Good mental health through imagery can benefit circulation, breathing and even individual body cells. Practical advice—how to choose and use an assortment of personal mental images, how to use tricks such as “mental recycling,” and how to set up an imagined “portable fitness studio”—can be used stress-inducing dead time waiting in line, climbing stairs, sitting in an airplane seat, talking on the telephone, or running the vacuum cleaner. 128
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Compiled by Alkis Raftis The 105 poems that comprise this anthology are as delightfully varied in voice as the dancing that inspires them. With this collection, Raftis proposes that we celebrate the diversity of dance and hear poetry’s response to the many languages of the body. Poets include Denise Levertov, William Carlos Williams, Lord Byron, Langston Hughes, D.H. Lawrence, Sa’di, Claude McKay, Euripedes, Li Po, Thomas Hardy, Theodore Roethke, Rainer Maria Rilke and Carl Sandburg. 192
pages, paperbound, 6" x 9"
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Discovered
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Off the Page
Dance
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