A Dance to Remember


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In the charming coastal town of Havenwood, dreams and destinies intertwine at Weeding Waters Dance Studio. Lena Martinez returns home to revive her family’s beloved studio, unaware of the challenges and secrets that await her. Amid the excitement of a cultural festival and the support of friends, Lena’s journey takes unexpected turns. When a hidden letter reveals her father’s secret second family, Lena meets her half-brother, David, who demands a share of the studio. As they navigate their complex relationship, an old rivalry reemerges with the opening of Elite Dance Academy, led by Robert Hayes, her father’s former friend-turned-enemy. The competition heats up, pushing Lena to prove her studio’s worth. But the surprises don’t end there. Sofia, Lena’s best friend, unveils her hidden talent as an exceptional dancer, causing tension and jealousy among the students. And Ethan Brooks, the man Lena has fallen for, harbors a shocking secret—he originally intended to demolish the studio for a new development. Torn between his love for Lena and his business ambitions, Ethan faces a heart-wrenching decision. As these intertwined stories unfold, “A Dance to Remember” captures the essence of love, betrayal, and the power of community. Can Lena overcome the odds to save the studio and find happiness with Ethan? Will the bonds of friendship and family withstand the strains of ambition and jealousy? Join Lena and her friends in this heartwarming and dramatic tale, where every step tells a story and every dance is a chance for redemption. A Dance to Remember is a captivating novel about resilience, passion, and the unbreakable ties that bind us. Perfect for fans of romance and drama, this book will leave you inspired and eager for more.




Some Dance to Remember


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"The cosmos. The solar system. The Earth. North America. California. San Francisco. 18th and Castro. South of Market. The golden age 1970-1982. A dropdead blond bodybuilder. A madcap gonzo writer. An erotic video mogul. A penthouse full of hustlers. A famous cabaret chanteuse fatale. A Hollywood bitch TV producer. A Vietnam veteran. An epic liberation movement. A civil war between women and men and men. A time of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. A murder. A city. A plague. A lost civilization. A love story."--Page [4] of cover.




The Dance to Remember


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When Evelyn's father passes away from Alzheimer's, she becomes obsessed with saving her mother, Rosemary, from the same dark fate. No longer her husband's caregiver, Rosemary begins to struggle with her own memory lapses and the piercing regrets of long-abandoned dreams. Through her research, Evelyn unearths a study that changes everything, and their lives take a turn they never could have imagined as they rediscover joy in the hope for a future without dementia. Selected as the "December Book of the Month" from Pacific Book Review. ***** 5 Stars reviewed by Ella Vincent. Link: http://www.pacificbookreview.com/the-dance-to-remember/




Some Dance to Remember: A Memoir-Novel of San Francisco 1970-1982


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Some Dance to Remember has been reviewed as ¿the gay Gone with the Wind.¿ But such popular praise does not do literary justice to this eyewitness classic of that ¿first golden decade after Stonewall.¿ This best-selling epic of San Francisco¿s Castro seethes with sex, drugs, panic, and passionate characters: a gay writer, a drop-dead gorgeous bodybuilder, a cabaret singer, a Vietnam vet, a Hollywood bitch, and a rough-trade porn mogul. Narrator Magnus Bishop channels Ryan O¿Hara, a writer pioneering a tell-all voice in the emerging subculture of gay magazines. When Ryan meets Quentin Crisp¿s ¿perfect man¿ in Kick Sorenson, lust and politics collide. Steroids rule Castro Street. Gender fascism divides queens versus clones into gay civil war over correct queer identity. White assassinates Milk. Gay rioters burn City Hall. Ryan, romancing the morphing trickster Kick, cruises through nightclubs, ecstatic sex, and leather rituals in legendary bathhouses. Sprung from Isherwood¿s Cabaret, 1970s San Francisco mirrored 1930s Berlin: decadent, dazzling, diverse, doomed. It¿s all here. A city. A murder. A plague. A lost civilization. A love story. Some Dance to Remember is dedicated to Jack Fritscher¿s 1970s bicoastal lover, Robert Mapplethorpe.¿My God, what a book! It¿s all there, done with Fritscher¿s usual élan and verve. I wouldn¿t be surprised if he has written what will be looked on as that period¿s Great American Gay Novel. What lovely stuff! ¿Sam Steward (Phil Andros)¿Jack Fritscher didn¿t invent the Castro. He just made it mythical. HEADY, EROTIC, COMIC....A comprehensive fictional chronicle of the best of times....If one can learn American history via the novels of Gore Vidal, one can learn gay American history through Some Dance.¿ ¿ The Advocate, David Perry¿Cinematic intensity....A brilliant record of gay life before AIDS....An astonishing spectrum of queer lives....This sprawling saga...has not lost a whit of its muscular passion, punchy immediacy, or transformative literary impact.¿ ¿ Books to Watch Out For, Richard Labonté¿STAGGERINGLY ORIGINAL and completely absorbing....Here is San Francisco¿s gay male scene in the 1970s and ¿80s as never told, or documented, before.¿ ¿ Michael Bronski, Author of Culture Clash: The Making of Gay Sensibility




A Dance to the Music of Time


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Powell's monumental 12-part series traces the lives of a wide variety of characters in London from World War I until the 1960s.




The Devil's Cradle


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Anthropology and the Dance


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Drid Williams explores dance and dance-related subjects ranging from Aboriginal and African dances to the Royal Ballet, and makes a compelling case for moving beyond the Western view of the dance as mere entertainment.




Delivering Authentic Arts Education with Student Resource Access 12 Months


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"This practical text helps student teachers develop their confidence, understandings and skills so that they can effectively and authentically teach arts in primary and middle school classrooms. Delivering Authentic Arts Education outlines the true nature of arts education and its importance in the curriculum, emphasising the arts as forms of creative activity, meaning-making and expression in a cultural context. Chapters discuss how to recognise and build on your existing artistic abilities and pedagogical skills, how to encourage children’s creativity, how to lead arts appreciation experiences, and the general principles of planning and assessment. They then examine the five arts areas: dance, drama, media arts, music and visual arts. The final part of the text contains sample learning activities and resources that demonstrate how to plan an effective lesson within a unit of inquiry. Practical tips, classroom ‘snapshots’, starter ideas and suggestions for online resources show you the links between theory and practice so you can develop arts education experiences that are purposeful, stimulating and engaging for everyone"--Publisher's summary.




The Dance: For Those Who Dare to Dream


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For everyone, parent and child that has a dream and wants to accomplish that dream. Go with Jade on her journey with her dance team, and her family as they navigate the highs and lows of Jades summer as she achieves her individual and team goals while overcoming her fears.