Dance Art

Introducing "Behind the Screens" - a captivating and immersive eBook that offers a unique and detailed exploration of the dynamic world of television and performing arts! Unveiling the exhilarating journey of how television evolved and transformed the performing arts, this eBook is an absolute must-read for enthusiasts, students, and professionals interested in delving deeper into this fascinating landscape. Embark on the adventure from the dawn of television in Chapter 1 and follow the story all the way through to the impact of streaming services in Chapter 23. Discover breathtaking ...

Step into the scintillating world of molten creativity with "Glass Beneath Flames," an immersive guide into the enigmatic art of glassblowing. This compelling eBook offers a journey through the transformative alchemy of glass - from its liquid inception in the fiery belly of the furnace to its final emergence as breathtaking art. Discover the intricate dance between element and artisan in Chapter 1, where we unveil the storied past of glassblowing and its vibrant presence in contemporary craftsmanship. Traverse the realms of clarity and color as you delve into the mysteries of glass as a ...

Let the Goddess Dance was titled "Drumming the Spirit to Life" when published by Llewellyn Worldwide in 2000. One of the first books about drumming in our modern culture as a meditation and sacred tool for healing and dance.

A wealth of proven technical, practical, and theoretical knowledge in one book, this comprehensive collection will take your music production to the next level.

This is the seventh book in the series that started with: Going Round The Bend On The QE2 and concerns the time when the never totally sane Nick is confronted by his own mortality and reacts in his typical fashion of running away. This time he takes his daughter and granddaughter with him to Mallorca where he takes a job in a posh school and reopens his dance and karate clubs. On this peaceful, holiday island, there are a number of spectres: conman Headteachers, hostile local teachers, racist locals and a gentleman who is sick over your car and offers to clean it up for cash! Covid is ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a delightful adventure that celebrates creativity, friendship, and cultural expression! Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this charming story in the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series combines reading fun with valuable life lessons. When curious Imani and enthusiastic Tommy meet their friend Maya at their favorite front steps, they're surprised by her spontaneous singing. What begins as a regular day quickly transforms into an extraordinary adventure as the children discover the joy of self-expression through song, the cultural heritage of tap dancing,...

I Carried a Watermelon is a love story to Dirty Dancing. A warm, witty and accessible look at how Katy Brand’s life-long obsession with the film has influenced her own attitudes to sex, love, romance, rights and responsibilities. It explores the legacy of the film, from pushing women’s stories to the forefront of commercial cinema, to its ‘Gold Standard’ depiction of abortion according to leading pro-choice campaigners, and its fresh and powerful take on the classic ‘coming of age’ story told from a naïve but idealistic 17-year-old girl’s point of view.

🌸 Follow the Call of Your Heart and Unlock Your Creative Magic 🎨 Cassie dreams of becoming an artist, but her family tells her it's just a childish fantasy. After her parents' divorce, her world is turned upside down, yet she finds solace in painting flowers—a secret joy that keeps her spirit alive. Even in the face of doubt, she nurtures her creativity like a garden, never allowing her dreams to wither. Years later, as an adult, she realizes the impossible has become reality: she has blossomed into The Joyful Artist, painting with the fearless wonder of a child. Her story is a ...

This audiobook offers a guide to The Nutcracker, including the full orchestral musical score. The story is told as the music is played. This creates a unique experience to help a child understand both the story and the music of The Nutcracker in combination. This may help for those going to see a performance or those who want to revisit once they have seen in the based.

Before Mark Morris became “the most successful and influential choreographer alive” (The New York Times), he was a six-year-old in Seattle cramming his feet into Tupperware glasses so that he could practice walking on pointe. Often the only boy in the dance studio, he was called a sissy, a term he wore like a badge of honor. He was unlike anyone else, deeply gifted and spirited.

When Henry Alford wrote about his experience with a Zumba class for The New York Times, little did he realize that it was the start of something much bigger. Dance would grow and take on many roles for Henry: exercise, confidence builder, an excuse to travel, a source of ongoing wonder and - when he dances with Alzheimer's patients - even a kind of community service.

"Conquer the CLEP Humanities Exam" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the Humanities exam. Covering a broad range of topics drawn from the entire history of art and culture, this study guide will help you excel in literature, drama, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, philosophy, and the arts. Delve into the rich tapestry of human expression with chapters dedicated to literature, drama, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, spanning from Classical to Medieval and Renaissance, 17th and 18th centuries, 19th century, and 20th century works. Explore the diverse cultural contributions of African, ...

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!

Drop the Mic International Anthology, by Author Reneé Drummond-Brown and masterful poets from across the globe have compiled a numerous collection of poetic writes via music genres that depicts literature through the lens of poetic songs. This Compendium explores themes that incorporate poetic devises like rhythm and rhyme: rock and roll, pop rock, hip-hop, electronic (soul sonic), classical jazz, country, folk, and of course what would any Anthology be without rhythm and blues (R&B). These poems are masterfully branded by distinguishing rhythmic echoes and inclusive style of each ...

At the peak of the civil rights movement, Lydia Abarca was the first ballerina in a Black ballet company to grace the cover of Dance magazine. Alongside founding members Shelia Rohan and Gayle McKinney-Griffith and first-generation dancers Karlya Shelton and Marcia Sells, Abarca invited a bright light to shine on Black professional classical dancers. Grit, determination, and exquisite artistry propelled these swans of Harlem to dizzying heights as they performed around the world for audiences that included celebrities, dignitaries, and royalty.

As a child, Amalia always thought she would grow up to be a teacher - that was until she saw dancers perform in her town square. She was fascinated by the way they twirled and swayed, and she knew that someday she would be a dancer, too.

The book reveals the creative and innovative discoveries made as a result of in depth research, and years of Graduate studies, beginning at the Villa Schifanoia, and Villa I Tatti on Renaissance Art in Florence, Italy. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City with Maria Theresa Duncan and La Bibliothèque Château de Versailles. The Renaissance Culture known as Humanistic, Humanitus, as depicted in the Sculpting and Paintings of Michelangelo, Sandro Boticelli, Raphael, Da Vinci and others. Man was in balance with the Greater Universe, Art and Architecture.

When middle-aged couple Reggie and Abbie Bartlett moved to a new town, they found themselves in need of exercise and a little excitement. Intrigued by a classified ad for square dance lessons, they sign up. As they progress from beginners to "official" square dancers, they get much more than they bargained for.

This is ballet, the classical dance that, once seen, is never forgotten. Even though today we have film and video games, ballet is still a powerful vision of beauty and excitement. The dancers use the strength of an athlete, the balance of a gymnast and the sensitivity of a violinist to tell stories through their dancing. Here is some of the best music which has propelled dancers for hundreds of years.

A seven-volume collection containing some of the most fascinating journals and letters to have been written in the last two hundred and fifty years, all performed in a dramatised setting.