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Dance modernism is not only a part of cultural history. It is also, perhaps above all, a multicolored reference for thinking about the dancing body's past and presence as well as its many practices. Finally, dance modernism is a story of modern longings and anxieties. The story has been constantly re-written, with a growing awareness of its global and collective character. An outcome of a meeting between dance historians and practitioners, this book...
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The Burlesque Handbook is the essential manual to understanding and performing both classic and neo-burlesque. Written by Jo Weldon, award-winning founder of the New York School of Burlesque, this book features easy-to-follow suggestions and exercises for developing stage-worthy confidence, presence, and sexiness. You'll learn about the fabulous makeup, costumes-including pasties!-moves, grooves, and attitudes of burlesque. The Burlesque Handbook...
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Cet ouvrage explore le processus de création en danse et propose une nouvelle didactique de cet art vivant.
Cette méthode théorique et pratique mets en scène trois types de création:
la création formelle,
la création sensée,
la création émotionnelle.
Ce livre est un chemin. Vous allez, grâce à lui, affiner votre signature artistique et laisser ainsi libre cours à votre talent. Pour cela, l'ouvrage propose:
des objectifs pédagogiques...
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De una palabra puede emerger un cuerpo y, de ahí, muchos más. Si esa palabra es «bailar», su significado parece inmediato. Pero visto más de cerca, se oscurece. Es necesario un gesto de precisión para experimentar qué implica «bailar». En Asymmetrical-Motion/Clases, de Lucas Condró, asistimos a ese gesto, delicado y riguroso. El libro recoge una vida de investigación y enseñanza, donde se concibe el espacio-tiempo llamado «clase» como...
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You can learn tap dancing easily! This fantastic book's thirty-nine lessons will guide you to mastering the steps you've seen on stage. Each lesson is illustrated through the use of posed photographs and includes rhythm notation to aid your practice. Will the help of these lessons and some determined practice you'll be tap dancing within a month or two. Originally published in 1930, we are republishing this vintage guide now in an affordable, modern,...
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For the first time, the choreographer of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Björk and many others reveals stage stories through his extraordinary journey.
Vincent Paterson began his professional dancing career late in life. It would take an exceptional turn when he became one of the lead dancers in Michael Jackson's “Beat It” music video. Through hard work, he rises to the rank of choreographer and director for the world's greatest singers, but also for...
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Although the techniques of classical ballets were invented by French and Italian masters two-hundred years ago, the Russian Ballet refined these techniques, thus enhancing its already superb performances. This book uncovers the Great History of Russian Ballet, its art and choreography.
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Leader of the Dance is a treasure chest for everyone who loves the Dances of Universal Peace and general circle/folk dancing! The book unfolds a map of the journey of becoming a dances leader. As you explore its delightfully illustrated pages, you enrich your own understanding of the dances culture and you learn powerful skills for spreading the cherished values of love, joy and peace through dance and song. You become motivated by the awe-inspiring...
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Une fiche de référence sur Pina, un chef-d'oeuvre de Wim Wenders.
Cela faisait des années que Wim Wenders rêvait de filmer la danse de Pina Bausch. Depuis un soir de 1985 o Café Müller, spectacle phare donné au Teatro La Fenice de Venise, a provoqué en lui un choc : « Je n'en croyais pas mes yeux. En quarante minutes, cette femme, Pina Bausch, m'a montré plus de choses que j'avais jamais ressenti dans ce contexte que toute l'histoire du...
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In the much-anticipated update to a classic in dance studies, Mark Franko analyzes the political aspects of North American modern dance in the 20th century.
A revisionary account of the evolution of modern dance, this revised edition of “Dancing Modernism / Performing Politics” features a foreword by Juan Ignacio Vallejos on Franko's career, a new preface, a new chapter on Yvonne Rainer, and an appendix of left-wing dance theory articles from...
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"Dive into the vibrant world of TikTok with our comprehensive e-book, 'From Beginner to Pro: 30 Chapters on Creating Epic TikTok Dance Videos.' Whether you're a dance enthusiast or a complete novice, this guide is your roadmap to mastering the art of creating show-stopping dance content on the world's favorite short-form video platform. With these in-depth chapters, we take you on a journey from the basics of choreography to the intricacies of advanced...
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