February 2012
Here are some more dance resources we have added to stock. Please feel free to add a comment or review and if you have any further suggestions for new stock don’t forget let the LRC know.
Teaching Pilates for postural faults, illness and injury by Jane Paterson – Pilates is a safe and effective exercise system designed to strengthen the body in a balanced way by specifically targeting and improving the function of weaker muscles. This text describes the underlying principles of the exercises in physical terms, describes the treatment of common medical conditions and is supported by over 300 high quality illustrations.
Digital dance: the effects of interaction between new technologies and dance performance by Verena Anker – This looks at integrating digital technologies into artistic productions and raises the question of the human body’s compatability with new technologies. It looks at different examples of contemporary multimedia performance and their effects on the art of human movement.
Modern dance terminology by Paul Love – This defines modern dance concepts, terms, principles and movements in the words of the great founders of modern dance. This collection represents the aims, theories and objectives of modern dance.
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Jazz dance: styles and steps for fun by Helene Andreu – covers the growth of American jazz dance and the various influences on its development. It covers routines in nine different jazz styles giving clear explanations of steps, turns, isolations and hints on execution.
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Teaching dance: the spectrum of styles by Elizabeth Gibbons – covers many of the issues involved in teaching dance, such as meeting objectives, encouraging initiative, providing feedback. Supported by illustrations, sample lesson and unit plans and task and criteria sheets.
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Dance composition: an interrelated arts approach by Janice Pomer – provides a wealth of opportunities for dancers to explore the interactive relationship between dance and dramatic, visual, musical and literary arts.
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Dance, movement and nutrition: fitness minutes for a healthier life by Helene Andreu – Offers clear guidelines on how to acquire fitnes through enjoyable dance routines, movements for all parts of the body and good nutrition.
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The Complete book of Pilates for men by Daniel Lyon – takes readers from the basics of mat work to truly advanced exercises, which are suited to strengthening and conditioning the male body.
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Dance and the Alexander technique: exploring the missing link by Rebecca Nettl-Fiol -Applying the tenets of Alexander technique through a specific subset of principles called the Dart procedures this book offers a unique approach for using the technique in dance and other activities to organise efficient, easy and elegant movement.
Rock your body: the ultimate hop-hop inspired workout by Jamie King – King fashions his electrifying dance moves into an innovative and exciting program that targets and tones every muscle group, increases strength and flexibility. Also includes dancers diet
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January 2012
Here are some of the new dance resources we have added to stock. Please feel free to add a comment or review and if you have any further suggestions for new stock please let the LRC know.
Dance film: choreography and the moving image by Erin Brannigan – is a rich exploration of the choreographic in cinema. It traces the history of the dancefilm form from some of its early manifestations in the silent era, through to musicals, music videos, to contemporary experimental short dancefilms. In doing so it traverses some of the most significant collaborations between dancers, choreographers and film-makers.
Introduction to modern dance techniques by Joshua Legg offers a comparative approach to a variety of techniques with sample lessons to try. To contrast the different philosophies the author has paired Martha Graham with Doris Humphrey, Katharine Dunham with Lester Horton, Jose Limon with Erick Hawkins and Murray Louis with Merce Cunningham.
Composing while dancing: an improviser’s companion by Melinda Buckwalter examines the world of improvisational dance and the varied approach to this art form. Each chapter focuses on an important aspect of of improvisation including, spatial relations, the eyes and dance image.
Dance medicine: head to toe by Judith R Peterson offers understandable information about health, injury prevention and treatment of common dance-related problems. This handbook is literally a tour of the body from head to toe. Offers advice on body awareness, self image, eating disorders, and stress fractures.
Delavier’s stretching anatomy by Frederic Delavier gives an inside view of the muscles in action during every stretch you perform. It is a substantial guide for increasing flexibility, improving range of motion, toning muscles and relieving pain and discomfort, and offers over 130 exercises.
Ageing, gender, embodiment and dance: finding a balance by Elisabeth Schwaiger uses an interdisciplinary approach and critically examines how dancers’ bodies are constructed, experienced and understood within their culture as they age arguing that both gender and the dance genre practiced and performed inform dancers’ perceptions as a mature dancing subject.
DVD Resources
Lester Horton dance technique: the warm up - Lester Horton developed a unique style of technique and choreography. The Lester Horton technique is used by modern dance choreographers and continues to train strong versatile dancers, expanding the body’s traditional range of motion. He developed a warm-up that did not limit how the body could move and one which was anatomically corrective. As a result this method has enormous variety, range and complexity.
Lester Horton dance technique: intermediate level - This technique will help to build strength, agility and flexibility. This is an excellent way to do a non aerobic workout and learn beautiful movements that help develop grace, free artistic expression and reduce muscle stress.
Lester Horton dance technique: advanced level - The Lester Horton technique is used by modern dance choreographers and continues to train strong versatile dancers, expanding the body’s traditional range of motion. This technique will help to build strength, agility and flexibility. This is an excellent way to do a non aerobic workout and learn beautiful movements that help develop grace, free artistic expression and reduce muscle stress
