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Dance Cover Image Book

Dance / written by Andrée Grau ; special photography, Andy Crawford.

Eyewitness dance (other title)
Grau, Andrée. (Author). Crawford, Andy, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, costume, history, and noted dancers and choreographers.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0756610664
  • ISBN: 9780756610661
  • ISBN: 0756610656
  • ISBN: 9780756610654
  • ISBN: 9780329548131
  • Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
  • Edition: revised edition
  • Publisher: London ; DK, 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Discover the world of dance-- from the magic of ballet to the drama of flamenco"--Cover.
At head of title: Eyewitness.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
What is dance? -- Learning to dance -- Ballet class -- Accompaniment to dance -- Keeping time -- Themes and messages -- Telling tales -- Beauty and strength -- Fancy footwear -- Makeup -- Costumes in dance -- Costume design -- Behind a mask -- Dance and worship -- Court dance -- National heritage -- Role reversal -- Something old, something new -- Changes over time -- Groups and shapes -- Dance and community -- Sets for dance -- Behind the scenes -- Famous dancers -- Choreography -- Dance crazes -- Did you know? -- World of dance -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.

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  • 4 of 4 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.

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