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Nikki Gamble

Words, Language & Grammar

Oxford University Press

Ballet (Dance)

Why was posture important to the early French dancers? Who developed the five ballet positions? How many pairs of ballet shoes can a dancer wear out in a single performance? Ballet provides a detailed look at the development of ballet dancing from the earliest court dances to the political ballets of choreographers such as Paul Taylor and David Bintley today. The book looks at how the choreography and improvisation differ from other styles of dance, highlighting techniques specific to ballet. It also explores the part played by costumes, make-up and lighting, and offers advice on how to become a ballet dancer.

Andrew Solway

Tamsin Fitzgerald

Jane, Bingham

HEINEMANN LIBRARY+

African and Asian Dance

Which dancers dance through fire? Why does it take several hours to put on make-up for a kathakali dance? Which dance company uses tai chi, meditation, Chinese opera movement, martial arts, modern dance and ballet in its dancing? African and Asian Dance provides a detailed look at the development of African and Asian dancing, from the huge variety of traditional folk dances to the modern techniques used by choreographers such as Germaine Acogny and the Cloud Gate Theatre today. The book looks at how the choreography and improvisation differ from other styles of dance, and explores the part played by costumes and make-up.

Raintree Hardbacks

This is a thoroughly modern series looking at all aspects of different styles of dance, including choreography, performance and presentation, history, costumes, and music.The stunning design and beautiful photography offer a cultural perspective on dance. It promotes an alternative to traditional sports subjects that will appeal particularly to girls. It covers a high-interest topic to get girls reading.

Dance

Teen & Young Adult

Susie Hodge

Art, Music & Photography

Heinemann/Raintree

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