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Thalia Mara's story spans the history of dance in the twentieth century and the rise of the arts in her adopted city of Jackson, Mississippi. As an adolescent Mara (1911–2003) studied with renowned Russian teacher Adolph Bolm, who recommended she go at age sixteen to Paris for further study. During a tour in Europe and South America, she met her partner in dance and life, Arthur Mahoney, and they dazzled the world with their breathtaking performances during the 1930s and '40s. The two were named codirectors of Jacob's Pillow in 1947, gracing the cover of Life magazine that year.

This book is designed to be a companion to an aerialist's training, for those looking for a deeper meaning to the basic instruction given in a class setting. This will guide you through every aspect of starting your aerial silks journey, whether it be learning how to climb, finding your spinal alignment, or even just mastering the enviable toe point. Beyond just the anatomical, this will also instruct you on class etiquette and pinpointing your body weaknesses that you might not be aware of.

Opium dreams, nodding geishas, feisty harem slavegirls, seductive temple dancers. . . .Performances on the great European stages often depicted "exotic" peoples, places, and plots, expanding the European imagination and providing innovation in opera and classical ballet. The outdated portrayals in traditional masterpieces no longer work for diverse contemporary audiences, and yet canceling them is not a good answer. In Banishing Orientalism, Phil Chan shows us that applying a dash of creativity improves cultural representation and eliminates cultural appropriation—allowing us to lovingly ...

Dancing in Blackness is a professional dancer's personal journey over four decades, across three continents and 23 countries, and through defining moments in the story of black dance in America. In this memoir, Halifu Osumare reflects on what blackness and dance have meant to her life and international career.

Some difficult times through his childhood in South Africa did nothing to diminish Johannes Radebe's shine. Radebe has now penned his first memoir, Jojo: Finally Home, which documents some of the difficulties he faced growing up and how he got through it. We'll be talking to him about the support and care he got from the women in his life, the way homophobia has affected him, and his passion for dance and the solace it has provided. And of course, we’ll be talking about Strictly.

This book is a fresh trumpet call to reclaiming your original creative nature, releasing worn-out constrictions laid out by cultural conventions and your own beliefs and patterns. Creative awakenings often start with an internal revolt...a calling out, a reclaiming.

In a world where every day seems to be increasingly uncertain, finding balance, peace, clarity, and hope can feel like a challenge. Luckily, there is a solution for all of these things: And that solution is dance! In her new book Choreograph Your Life, author, esteemed choreographer, and world-class dancer Sonia Kyriacou reveals the transformative impact that dance has had on her life.

Dancing is an innately spiritual affair. It reaches beyond words to the essence of beauty. Its height is Divinity. Its depth is humanity. It is the ever-moving balance between independence and intimacy. All the while, it reaches into the great Beyond. This book is written from the perspective of an adult dance student. However, it delves into the physical, emotional, and spiritual significance of dance across the board. The Creative Spirit Series is a 2-book nonfiction series. We don’t have desires by accident. Good desires are planted in us because we are meant to follow them, explore ...

From its modest beginnings in the 1960s in a Harlem church basement, to its meteoric rise to international fame, the Dance Theatre of Harlem ignited the world with one simple, still-revolutionary statement: All can do ballet. Into the 21st century, as the world, and the country, continue their historical struggles and triumphs, the story of this haven for dancers of all colors and backgrounds resonates more than ever. Here is the definitive portrait of the one-of-a-kind dance company that reflected—and shaped—our times, and whose enduring principle continues to inspire the future.

Every Knee Shall Bow: A Literary Treasury for the Advancement of the Arts in Worship is a unique collective of some of the most influential pioneers, key leaders, prophetic voices, and strategists in dance ministry. Within the pages of this book you will find a rich history of dance ministries worldwide. You will also uncover key wisdom principles for long-lasting impact, as well as gain prophetic insight into the future of movement ministry. Unlock this rare treasury today!

Are you a dancer, dance teacher, dance enthusiast, or related to one? Then, this book is for you and them! You can journal your thoughts, events, and wishes for three months as you listen to inspirations from dancers, great and small. Listening to a different quote a day will get you up and ready to dance with yourself, with life, and or with a partner, if you have one!

Ecstatic Dance & Somatic Ecstasy: Thrive in the Divine Play of Life by Ammanuel Santa Anna takes readers on a transformative odyssey where body, mind, and spirit merge in a dance of sheer ecstasy. This book delves into the profound intersections of ecstatic dance, sensual bliss, and the divine play known as Lila. By embracing these practices, readers will unlock new dimensions of joy, connection, and spiritual awakening. The book emphasizes how the principles of ecstatic dance and Lila harmonize with the Law of Attraction, showcasing how movement and play can foster deeper connections, ...

Limitless Wealth provides 21 keys to unlock limitless wealth and abundance and is divided into two parts: the Inner Game of Wealth and the Outer Game of Wealth. The Inner Game of Wealth surprisingly is attributed to over 90 percent of prosperity and abundance while the remaining 10 percent is considered the easy part, which is the fundamentals, or the action required to achieve wealth.

Behind the glitz and glamour, Wayne has always felt like an outsider. Sleep reveals the difficulties for a working-class, gay man in handling the prejudices of his generation and living through the AIDS epidemic. Wayne was also the shortest principal dancer in the Royal Ballet - he had to spin twice as fast and jump twice as high to succeed. In this moving - but also laugh-out-loud and gossip filled - memoir, Wayne Sleep shows how he danced his way to success, fulfilment and love, and how he overcame obstacles and prejudice along the way.

The two best diets right now, in a book! They are not cookbooks, but real guides for a healthy lifestyle.

As dramatic, graceful and deeply felt as a pas de deux, Shanghai Tango is a deeply personal and inspiring account of growing up in a body that feels alien and of braving pioneering surgery in communist China.

Discover the transformative power of somatics in dance with "Luminous Dance: Cultivating Presence and Connection Through Movement." This groundbreaking book delves into the dynamic world of somatics, offering dancers a holistic approach to enhance their mindfulness, bodily awareness, and expressive capabilities."Luminous Dance" guides readers through the principles and practices of somatics, emphasizing the importance of internal experiences over external performance. By integrating somatic techniques into your dance routine, you will unlock new levels of self-awareness, emotional ...

Harlem 1969; it's the height of the Civil Rights era and the community is still reeling from the assassination of Martin Luther King. Arthur Mitchell, the first Black principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, takes his protest to the stage and establishes the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Here begins the story of the five extraordinary women at the heart of this book. This is a book about ballet, the enduring allure of ballet for young girls, and about how these pioneers broke into a world that was closed to them and changed ideas of what a classical dancer could be.

Growing up in a rambunctious family in Rockhampton, Mary discovered an extraordinary early passion for ballet. Then right at the height of her international career, Mary seemingly disappeared from view, leaving the fans aghast. What could have happened to cause a woman so committed, so talented, to give it all away in a heartbeat? Now, almost 20 years on, fans finally get their answer about what happened next to this inspiring family and learn why it is Mary's turn to tell a truly remarkable tale.

HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts. Lauren Dillon is a multifaceted writer who has been dancing classical ballet for over two decades. She has worked as a dance instructor for children and enjoys sharing classical ballet with others. If you are thinking about taking ballet classes, have a child who is starting to dance, or want to know more about ballet, then HowExpert Guide to Ballet is for you.