The Oxford Dictionary of Dance


Book Description

This comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary provides all the information necessary for dance fans to navigate the diverse dance scene of the 21st century. It includes entries ranging from classical ballet to the cutting edge of modern dance.




Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet


Book Description

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.




A Dictionary of Dance


Book Description

An illustrated dictionary that explains various words associated with dance.




DICTIONARY OF DANCE


Book Description

"Dictionary of dance features over 450 choreography terms, defined and demonstrated with the music teacher in mind. The movements are alphabetized and numbered for ease of use, with easy to follow definations, diagrams and dozens of demonstration photos for further visual reference. The DVD features step-by step instruction of these movements as demonstrated by John Jacobson and 4 student dance models, and presented in the same order as the book version for your quick reference"--Container.




International Dictionary of Modern Dance


Book Description

Offering an up-to-date and comprehensive examination of modern dance, this reference offers alphabetically arranged essays, selected, written and reviewed by expert contributors.







The Tap Dance Dictionary


Book Description

The language of tap dancing is as rich and varied as that of any art, and different choreographers, teachers and performers often use totally different terms for exactly the same step. The various names of all steps and clear descriptions of them are collected for the first time in this reference work. The emphasis is on all variations of a name, from universally recognized terms to simple "pet" names that individual performers and choreographers have created, with extensive cross-references provided. Each of the steps is fully described, with appropriate counts, explanations and history. Many antique and unusual steps such as the Patting Juba, the Quack and the Swanee Shuffle are included. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.




Classical Ballet Terms


Book Description

Wherever ballet is taught in the world, and in whatever language, it retains one common denominator: the technical terms used are in French. This dictionary aims to prevent confusion by explaining the precise meanings of over 560 of the French technical terms used in classical ballet.




Tapworks


Book Description

As the official reference manual of the Dance Masters of America, this tap dance resource contains more than 1,500 up-to-date entries about every facet of this uniquely American art form. It provides a history of tap dance as well as the dancers who defined it. This manual also includes a comprehensive dictionary of tap and dance terminology with a special section devoted to teachers.




Dance Words


Book Description

In her unique collection of the verbal language of dance practitioners and researchers, Valerie Preston-Dunlop presents a comprehensive view of people in dance: what they do, their movement, their sound, and the space in which they work - from the standpoint of the performers, choreographers, audiences, administrators, and teachers. The words and phrases of their technical and vernacular languages, which are used to communicate what is essentially a non-verbal activity, have been collected in rehearsal classes and workshops by interviews, and from published sources. In this first collection of its kind Valerie Preston-Dunlop extends her selection of verbal language to include the various social and theatrical domains of dance.