"In this revelatory new documentary, director Reiner E. Moritz poses the question: How has the media influenced dance in the twentieth century and vice versa? Over this period an extensive archive of beautiful choreography, performed by the finest dancers has accumulated on film and television, resulting in a major dispersion of dance through the media. In addition, new art forms such as dance movies and ballet films have emerged from this development...

"Enter the world of Ohad Naharin and the Batsheva Dance Company. A man with an extraordinary vision, Naharin is regarded as one of the most important choreographers in the world today. He is known for developing "Gaga"--a movement language that resists labels, highlights somatic experience, emphasizes improvisation, and pushes dancers to use their body in ways that are ignored or overlooked by other dance techniques. ... Mr. Gaga explores how Naharin's...

Your child will discover the joy and freedom of movement as Ms. Teresa leads them in various dances designed to teach rhythm, stretching, creative movement, coordination, and basic ballet technique.

"Mindy Aloff, a journalist, an essayist, and a dance critic, analyzes dance as the ultimate expression of human energy and feeling. From her personal anecdotes, her engaging collection of stories about dance from around the world, or her description of the captivating photograph by Helen Levitt of two children dancing, which she sees as one embodiment of the mystery and joy that dancing can evoke, Aloff's exploration of the aesthetic, social, and...

The founder of the University of Hertfordshire's Dance Psychology Lab reveals the cognitive and emotional benefits of dancing while outlining lighthearted, prescriptive exercises and music suggestions for improving emotional wellness.

A comprehensive guide to the world of dance. If you're a beginner and have the passion to dance but are unsure about how to start out, this book can help you transform your creative impulse into a budding career. Whether your main interest is modern dance, jazz, ballet, contemporary, non-western forms, or even street dance, "The Dance Bible" will get you started. You'll find the information you need about training regimens and fundamental dance techniques....

"Follow four energetic boys as they train for and take the stage in a community dance performance celebrating classic kids' books"--Provided by publisher.

"Tackling a wide range of forms (including ballet, hip-hop, jazz, ballroom, tap, contact improvisation, Zumba, swing), this grand tour takes us through the works and careers of luminaries ranging from Bob Fosse to George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp to Arthur Murray. Rich in insight and humor, Alford mines both personal experience and fascinating cultural history to offer a witty and ultimately moving portrait of how dance can express all things human"--...

The senior year of a girls' high school step dance team against the background of inner city Baltimore. Empowered by their teachers, coaches, families, and each other, they strive to win a championship and go to college.