"Written by the choreographer's closest assistant, this profusely illustrated book provides rare insights into the principles of dance developed by José Limon and presents a complete, step-by-step class in his technique.
Though much of Limon's choreographic work has been preserved on film and in repertory, and his technique is taught in studios the world over, this is the first written work that covers both the historical and the physical aspects if his important style. The book gives a history of its development and ins place in Amercan contemporary dance; describes its basic principles, offering preparatory exercices that help the reader grasp the fundamentals; ives a step-by-step breakdown of the essential exercices for elementary, intermediate and advanced levers, with line drawings illustrating each exercice; and concludes with a short section from one Limon's dances. Detailed descriptions of each movement offer the professional and non-professional dancer aloke a way to understand what is happening on the stage, in the Limon class, in the dancer's body. (...)"--P.[4] de la couv.

Comprend une bibliographie.[-]

"Le guide classique des techniques d'expression de la danse contemporaine et de la danse jazz. Magnifiquement illustré, avec ses enseignements clairs et progressifs, et ses avis autorisés sur tous les aspects de cet art mouvant et vivant, 'La danse' vous apprendra à vous retrouver en utilisant votre corps pour exprimer ce que vous ressentez"--P.[4] de la couv.

Titre original: the dance workshop.

Comprend un glossaire.
Comprend un index.[-]

" In this Groundbreaking and engaging book, two neuroscientists who are also dancers explore why dancing - whether salsa or ballet, hip-hop or line dancing - is good for the body, mind, and soul.

Dance benefits posture, coordination, balance, and fitness, and the authors show how to incorporate it into our lives to increase overall health. It helps whit cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, arthritis, back pain, and Parkinson's; reduces inflammation; helps to control weight; and regulates our immune system. Dancing also makes us happy: it lowers cortisol levels and releases feel-good neurotransmitters and hormones.

We're lucky that one of the best things we can do for our health is also one of the must fun. So, let's dance! " 4e de couverture


Contient

Chapter 1 :Solo dance - Rhythm I cannot resist
- The Success Story of Dance
- Magic Rhythm
- Born to Dance
- End of the Line : Prom
- The Pony Farm Dance

Chapter 2 : Partner Dance - do you Speak Dance ?
- Something in the Way She Moves
- Mirror Dancing
- May I Have This Dance ?
- The search for a Partner
- To Lead and Be Led

Chapter 3 : Group Dance - The social Benefits of Dancing
- Dancing for the Feeling of Community
- Moving With the Times
- Team Spirit

Chapter 4 : Dancing for the Body - Dance as an Elixir of life
- I Like to Move It, Move It !
- A Very Special Nerve
- Music in Our Head
- Body Perception
- Dancing Makes Us Smart

Chapter 5 : Prescribe Dance, Not Durgs
- The Effects of Dance on Our Heart and Immune System
- Back and Joints
- Weight Loss

Chapter 6 : Dancing as Therapy
- Dancing Our Emotions
- Dancing Away Your Inner Couch Potato
- Stress : Bitten by Spider
- Againts Anxiety
- Depressed? Dance It Out !
-If One of Our Senses Is Missing

Chapter 7 : Young and Old - Dancing at any Age
- Dancing to Protect Against Memory Loss : Dementia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Dancing for Children

Chapter 8 : Dance does even more - Let's Laugh, Cry, and Dance
- This Is Also About Sex
- Nice to Meet You
- Enjoying Dance From a Distance
- Integration and "Accep-dance"
- Let's Dance

Chapter 9 : Dance Test : Which Style Fits Me ?
- It Has to fit
- Checklist : What Do You Need for Dance Class ?
- May I ? Dance !

Contient aussi une bibliographie[-]