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1	Dancing on My Grave more books like this by Gelsey Kirkland add to wishlist Prima Ballerina Gelsey Kirkland writes vividly about her years as a dancer, and in particular the hardships a dedicated dancer must endure. She also reveals candid truths about her relationships with George Balanchine and Mikhail Baryshnikov. see all copies from £5.29! new only from £47.82! \| first editions
2	Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet more books like this by Gail Grant add to wishlist From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions also included. see all copies from £1.25! new only from £1.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Ballet Basics more books like this by Sandra N Hammond add to wishlist Written for the adult beginner, "Ballet Basics" is a well-illustrated introduction to the fundamentals of ballet technique. The text also provides an overview of the history of ballet and introduces students to the world of ballet. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £17.90! \| first editions
4	The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique more books like this by Janice Barringer, Sarah Schlesinger add to wishlist Expanded and updated throughout, this guide provides a thorough examination of pointe shoes and pointe technique. Dancers quickly benefit from the most current research that offers the most recent information on hundreds of contemporary designs, materials, products, and suppliers. It illuminates the shoemaking process and gives advice about how to ... see all copies from £5.13! new only from £8.57! \| first editions
5	Basic Principles of Classical Ballet more books like this by Agrippina Vaganova, Anatole Chujoy (Translator), V Christyakova (Designer) add to wishlist Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many steps and movements. 118 illustrations. see all copies from £3.27! new only from £3.27! \| first editions
6	Learning about Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment more books like this by Nora Ambrosio add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! new only from £25.51!
7	Grandmother's Secrets: The Ancient Rituals and Healing Power of Belly Dancing more books like this by Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi, Monique Arav (Translator) add to wishlist This is a personal memoir, a how-to guide, and a philosophical reflection about bellydance as an art form for women. Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi describes the secret language of bellydance choreography, explains the significance of movements from head to toe, and discusses the many dances used to celebrate various stages in a woman's life, such as ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £11.41! \| first editions
8	The Art of Making Dances more books like this by Doris Humphrey add to wishlist This is perhaps the most important book on choreography ever published. Written just before Humphrey's death in 1958, it is her autobiography in art, a gathering of her experiences in performance and a lucid and practical source book on choreography. see all copies from £1.71! new only from £8.40! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	The Dancer Prepares: Modern Dance for Beginners more books like this by James Penrod, Janice Gudde Plastino add to wishlist Written by two highly-regarded professional choreographer dancers, this accessible activity book introduces students to the techniques, combinations, and vocabulary of modern dance. It offers concrete, practical information for beginning and intermediate dancers. Key changes to this new edition include a new chapter on improvization with ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £23.89! \| first editions
10	History of the dance in art and education more books like this by Richard G. Kraus add to wishlist Third edition has been thoroughly updated so as to reflect the contemporary dance scene and all trends in dance as a performing art and form of education. In addition, the coverage has been expanded to deal with more advanced topics -- such as the dancer/choreographer as entrepreneur. The authors have included discussion of the shift in artistic ... see all copies from £8.11! new only from £91.79! \| first editions
11 view cover	Dancing more books like this by Gerald Jonas add to wishlist The first illustrated, international survey of dancing covers all aspects of dance--not only the major theatrical traditions, but also dance as a form of social, cultural, and religious expression. 275 illustrations, 125 in full color. Index. see all copies from £11.81! new only from £14.12! \| first editions
12 view cover	Ballet & Modern Dance: A Concise History more books like this by Jack Anderson add to wishlist see all copies from £6.68! new only from £12.62! \| first editions
13 view cover	Appreciating Dance: A Guide to the World's Liveliest Art more books like this by Harriet R Lihs add to wishlist This work, written for the dance novice, is a concise history and current picture of all forms of dance. It gives a brief biography of many of the notable dancers and choreographers who have contributed to each form of dance, and provides, in a nutshell, the information needed to expand the enjoyment of performance. It also details the development ... see all copies from £8.35! new only from £14.65!
14	The Shape of Love more books like this by Gelsey Kirkland, Greg Lawrence add to wishlist This is the personal story of the creation of a ballet, of a woman's come-back and of the pressures of stardom. Gelsey Kirkland gives an account of her struggle and the passionate energy that she puts into creating the two most demanding roles in ballet - as Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet" and as Princess Aurora in "Sleeping Beauty". She also ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £12.43! \| first editions
15 view cover	Ballet for Dummies more books like this by Scott Speck, Evelyn Cisneros add to wishlist Whether you want to participate in ballet or just watch it, the ballet experience can excite and inspire you. Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression ever devised: an exquisite mix of sight and sound, stunning, aesthetics, and awesome technique. "Ballet For Dummies" is for anyone who wants to enjoy all that the dance forms offers - ... see all copies from £5.94! new only from £6.08!
16 view cover	Dance Kinesiology more books like this by Sally S Fitt add to wishlist A working knowledge of the science of movement can help any dancer achieve the goals of excellent performance and avoidance of injury. For students and others in pursuit of that knowledge, Dance Kinesiology is a comprehensive introduction to the ways muscles and bones work in all types of dance. Dance Kinesiology explores virtually every aspect of ... see all copies from £20.06! new only from £59.41!
17 view cover	Done Into Dance: Isadora Duncan in America more books like this by Ann Daly add to wishlist The larger-than-life story of an American dance icon. see all copies from £5.52! new only from £7.47!
18 view cover	Once a Dancer: An Autobiography more books like this by Allegra Kent add to wishlist One of the greatest of George Ballanchine's ballerinas, Allegra Kent joined the New York City Ballet at the age of fifteen. Beautiful, sensuous, mysterious, she quickly became an essential Ballanchine dancer. But the story of Allegra's personal life is at least as dramatic as the story of her rise to fame. In this fascinating autobiography, the ... see all copies from £5.86! new only from £11.38! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Language of Ballet: A Dictionary more books like this by Thalia Mara add to wishlist This is the complete definition and pronunciation guide for common ballet terms. see all copies from £5.58! new only from £7.45! \| first editions
20 view cover	First Steps in Teaching Creative Dance to Children more books like this by Mary Joyce add to wishlist This text presents easy-to-follow lesson plans for instructors who have no previous experience in teaching dance to children. It includes 34 short, directed lessons for teachers aiming for an enthusiastic response from children. The lessons can stand alone, giving dance instructors the flexibility to structure programmes appropriate for the ages ... see all copies from £16.52! new only from £42.31!
21 view cover	Geography: Art / Race / Exile more books like this by Ralph Lemon, Ann Daly (Afterword by) add to wishlist Lemon, a New York City dance choreographer and performer, shares his experiences as an African-American traveling to Côte d'Ivoire to learn about not only dance, but identity and cross-cultural collaboration. This travel memoir is told through journal entries, drawings and photographs, and Lemon's ideas for several dance projects. see all copies from £6.86! new only from £9.55! \| first editions
22 view cover	Inside Ballet Technique: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Ballet Class more books like this by Valerie Grieg add to wishlist With its focus on the natural laws governing human movement and ballet technique, this book gives clear and detailed scientific information relating to the ballet dancer's daily pursuit of strength, flexibility, mobility, and control. see all copies from £7.99! new only from £7.99!
23 view cover	Ballroom dancing more books like this by Alex Moore add to wishlist The ninth revised edition of this handbook that describes the standard techniques of ballroom dancing. For beginners, competition dancers and students of ballroom dancing. see all copies from £1.25! new only from £15.61! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Gilded Bat more books like this by Edward Gorey add to wishlist A tale of baroque beauty about the passion of art and price of immortality. see all copies from £6.13! new only from £6.13! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet more books like this by Eliza Gaynor Minden add to wishlist "The Ballet Companion" is the first complete, illustrated reference book for the dancer. With more than 150 stunning photographs of ballet greats Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, "The Ballet Companion" brims with everything today's dance student needs including: practical advice for ... see all copies from £13.72! new only from £15.48!

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