"My Dance Competition Keepsake Journal" is a perfect way to keep track of your dancer's competition success! Complete with places for competition information, adjudication, specialty awards and a photograph, the journal will serve as a special keepsake for many years to come! 8"x10"100 pages Read more

The creative process is messy and elusive, right? It doesn't have to be. This book will take you from wild inspiration to polished masterpiece using a three-part proven-effective formula that's helped hundreds of artists from Grammy nominated musicians to world class choreographers. Do you feel frustrated or hopeless because you know there's great work inside of you, but you can't seem to get it out of your head and onto the stage? How would it feel to have a creative formula that served as a barometer to know when you're working for or against yourself in the studio? How would it feel to know that you exist in a category that's all your own and are free from competing with other performers? This powerful and easily accessible book will hold your hand through the dark tunnel of your creative path and show you the way out. Holly Shaw, who has mentored hundreds of artists, from composers, to choreographers and directors, shares the fruits of her creative research and examples from her 30 plus years in film, television, and theatre to help you streamline your process and clarify your work so it pops with "you-ness"! Most of the books out there are Band-Aid solutions and assign you random exercises, or they're so dense and philosophical that they sap your energy and desire to actually do the work! The Creative Formula not only clearly illustrates a simple, empowering method, but it also guides you step-by-step through the entire creative process from start to finish. Read more

For the first time, the choreographer of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Björk, and many others reveals stage stories through his extraordinary journey.Vincent Paterson began his professional dancing career late in life. It would take an exceptional turn when he became one of the lead dancers in Michael Jackson's Beat It music video. Through hard work, he rises to the rank of choreographer and director for the world's greatest singers, but also for cinema and musical comedy.He tells with humility the fascinating universe of film sets, the rehearsal sessions where he had to orchestrate and synchronize dozens of dancers, life backstage where it is sometimes necessary to manage a few whims of the stars, his successes and his disappointments. It is a dive into the heart of the world of dance. Read more

Water Fitness Lesson Plans and Choreography helps new instructors learn the basics of class organization and keeps veteran instructors out of the proverbial teaching rut. This reference contains 72 lesson plans for shallow and deep water—each including a warm-up and cool-down, variations, choreography, and modifications. A total of 576 exercises are described and accompanied by 253 photos that depict the key features and the corresponding choreography. The lesson plans are organized into two sections: shallow and deep water. Each lesson plan for shallow water has a corresponding lesson plan for deep water. All that instructors have to remember are the specific exercise modifications to take the routine from one end of the pool to the other. This allows instructors to learn, remember, and feel comfortable offering a variety of class formats. This book describes how to establish and meet class objectives through the three phases of any successful water fitness class: the warm-up, the conditioning phase (for cardiorespiratory fitness or muscular strength and endurance), and the cool-down. It includes other fundamental information as well: •Four easy-to-use choreography styles to keep classes engaging •Troubleshooting tips for creating a flowing and successful class •Key differences between shallow-water and deep-water exercise to aid in selecting the best format to meet objectives •Common names and anatomical terms for each exercise to help new instructors learn which exercises work what muscles •Information on modifying the class to attract and cater to various populations •Tips for cueing, choosing music, and preparing for each class Over two million people participate in water fitness, so good water fitness instructors are in high demand. Water FitnessLesson Plans and Choreography will help new and veteran instructors create well-organized classes so that participants meet their objectives, come back for more, and have fun! Read more

Although the techniques of classical ballet were invented by French and Italian masters two hundred years ago, the Russian Ballet refined these techniques, thus enhancing its already superb performances. In 1738, the first professional school of dance opened in St. Petersburg. During the 18th century, the Russian Ballet became known for its tragic and its comic ballets. The Russian Ballet reached its apogee during the 19th century. The second half of the century was marked by the collaboration of Petipa, the French choreographer, with the Russian composer Tchaikovsky. In the early 20th centuy, Diaghilev delighted audiences in the West by presenting his Ballets Russes with supremely talented choreographers, dancers, compers and set designers. This book offers an encyclopedic overview of the entire history of the Russian Ballet, written by a team of scholars. Read more

Ballerina Activity & Coloring BookUnleash your child’s creativity and cognitive development with the "Ballerina Activity & Coloring Book." Designed for children ages 4-8, this delightful book combines the magic of dance and the performing arts with fun and educational activities that will keep your child engaged for hours.Discover the Joy of Ballerina AdventuresDance-Inspired Coloring Sheets: Bring enchanting ballerina scenes to life with vibrant colors.Connect the Dots: Enhance your child’s counting skills and fine motor coordination.Writing Practice: Develop handwriting skills with ballerina-themed writing exercises.Crosswords: Improve vocabulary and spelling with fun crossword puzzles.Mazes: Boost problem-solving abilities with intricate maze challenges.Word Searches: Strengthen word recognition and concentration with exciting word search puzzles.And More: A variety of activities designed to inspire creativity and learning.Designed with young children in mind, this book provides:Educational Fun: Activities that promote cognitive development, fine motor skills, and creativity.Format: 8.5 x 11 in (21.59 x 27.94 cm)Single-sided Pages: Printed on white paper to avoid bleed-through. For best results, we recommend using crayons, colored pencils, or any other dry medium. If using markers, place a blank sheet of paper under the page you are coloring to avoid bleed through.Perfect for parents seeking to nurture their child’s love for dance, arts, and learning, the "Ballerina Activity & Coloring Book" offers a magical journey filled with educational fun. Whether it’s improving handwriting, boosting problem-solving skills, or simply enjoying the art of coloring, this book is an ideal gift for your little dancer.Begin your child’s enchanting adventure in the world of ballet today, and watch their creativity and skills flourish. Read more

First full-length study of seminal New York City performance groupThe Grand Union was a leaderless improvisation group in SoHo in the 1970s that included people who became some of the biggest names in postmodern dance: Yvonne Rainer, Trisha Brown, Steve Paxton, Barbara Dilley, David Gordon, and Douglas Dunn. Together they unleashed a range of improvised forms from peaceful movement explorations to wildly imaginative collective fantasies. This book delves into the "collective genius" of Grand Union and explores their process of deep play. Drawing on hours of archival videotapes, Wendy Perron seeks to understand the ebb and flow of the performances. Includes 65 photographs. Read more

Step into the enchanting world of classical music with "Classical Piano Sheet Music for Beginners: 100 Famous Classic Solos to Learn Piano in less than 10 Minutes a Day!"Imagine playing some of the greatest compositions by legendary composers in less than 10 minutes a day, even if you're a beginner!Inside "Classical Piano Sheet Music for Beginners," you'll discover:100 famous classical solos, from iconic composers like Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin.Deliberately chosen Piano Arrangements for bridging the gap between beginner and intermediate piano skills, offering a rewarding challenge.Exploration of diverse musical styles and periods, expanding your understanding of classical music.Musical expression and growth through carefully selected compositions.An accessible yet sophisticated playing experience that doesn't overwhelm.Clear and large layout sheet music for a smooth and enjoyable practice.The artistry and nuances of some of the greatest musical minds in history.FREE DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO FILES so you can get an idea of what a piece should sound likeThis meticulously curated music book offers a bridge between novice ,intermediate and advanced pianists, inviting you on a delightful musical journey.Dive into the rich melodies and intricate harmonies of masterpieces by greatest composers of all time all thoughtfully adapted for your skill level.With clear and legible sheet music, you'll immerse yourself in the nuances of each composition. This isn't just a sheet music book; it's your gateway to the extraordinary world of classical music. You will Get classical piano music sheet from over 41 different composers:Carl Philipp Emanuel BachJohann Sebastian BachSamuel BarberLudwig van BeethovenJohann Friedrich BurgmullerG. BizetJohannes BrahmsG. CacciniEduardo di CapuaFrederic ChopinMuzzo ClementiClaude DebussyL. DelibesA. DvorakEdvard GriegG. F. Handel & J. HalvorsenScott JoplinFranz Liszt,Felix MendelssohnV. MontiL. MozartW. A. MozartModest MussorgskyJ. OffenbachCarl OrffJohann PachelbelNiccolo PaganiniSergei ProkofievSergei RachmaninoffMaurice RavelRimsky-KorsakovFranz SchubertCamille Saint-SaensRobert SchumannJohann StraussRichard StraussErik SatiePyotr TchaikovskyGiuseppe VerdiAntonio VivaldiRichard Wagner"Classical Piano Sheet Music for Beginners: 100 Famous Classic Solos to Learn Piano in less than 10 Minutes a Day" is your passport to mastering classical gems.Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to embark on a musical journey… secure your copy now and see you inside! Read more

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Unlock your creativity and streamline your choreography process with "My Choreography Notebook" – the ultimate tool for dance teachers, choreographers, directors, and enthusiasts alike. This comprehensive notebook is designed to inspire, organize, and preserve your dance creations, ensuring every routine shines on stage.Inside, you'll find:Ideas / Inspiration Pages: Spark your imagination with dedicated sections for jotting down theme ideas, costume concepts, song selections, and more. Whether you're choreographing for a competition, a musical theater production, or a fitness class, these pages will help you brainstorm and develop your ideas.8-Count Sheets: Dive into the heart of your choreography with specialized sheets featuring space for detailed 8-count breakdowns, situated right above sections for lyric lines and dance movement descriptions, allowing you to precisely map out every beat and step of your routine.Dance Group Formations: Organize your dancers effortlessly with dedicated pages for groups and formation arrangements. From solo performances to large ensemble numbers, these sheets ensure smooth transitions and visually stunning compositions.Keepsake Quality: With its durable design and ample space for notes, sketches, and revisions, "My Choreography Notebook" doubles as a cherished keepsake of your choreography journey. Reflect on past creations, track progress, and easily revisit your favorite routines.Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your choreography journey, this notebook is a must-have companion for anyone passionate about dance. Perfect for competitive dance teams, cheer squads, Zumba instructors, choreographers, directors, coaches, dancers, dance class assistants, musical theater directors/choreographers, and dance/drill officers, it's your go-to resource for bringing movement to life. Get ready to create, inspire, and dance your heart out with this choreographer's companion! Read more

Dance Teacher gifts are fun to give at recital time! Dance Teacher Notebook is a small, lined notebook for note taking, journaling, record keeping, planning, charts, lists, etc. Ballet Teacher gifts are great gifts for dance instructors at the end of dance season or as a gift for performance, recital, dance competition, or theatre performance! Talk less...dance more! Perfect size to throw into your dance bag or purse. FEATURES: Premium Matte Finish Soft Cover, Printed on Bright White Paper, 6" x 9", 100 Lined Pages (50 pages front/back). Read more

What does a musical theatre choreographer actually do? They just 'make up the steps', right? This book firstly debunks the misunderstandings around what musical theatre choreographers actually do, demonstrating their need to have an in-depth understanding of storytelling, music theory, performance practices and plot structure in order to create movement that enhances and enlivens the musical. Secondly, it equips the musical theatre choreographer with all the tools needed to create nuanced, informed and inspired movement for productions, through structured activities that build specific skills (such as 'notating the script' and 'scoring the score').Traditionally, this training has been something of a series of secrets, passed from mentor to apprentice. The author demystifies the process to make the previously undisclosed “tricks of the trade” accessible to all choreographers, everywhere. Covering the entire process of choreographing a musical from the first script reading to the final curtain call, this book makes case for the absolute integrity of the choreographer to any musical theatre production and sets out the theoretical principles of choreography alongside the practical application during every step of the production process. Read more

Show your gratitude and appreciation for your favorite teacher with this stunning notebook! This cute Notebook can be used as a notebook, composition book, exercise book, journal, diary, school / college book, scribble pad and is perfect for carrying in your bag and making notes, to-do lists, shopping lists and more!Specifications:Dimensions: 7" x 10" Layout: College Ruled PaperSoft, matte laminated paperback cover120 pages or 60 sheetsPaper Weight: 60lb text/90 GSM Acid Free PaperBinding: Perfect Read more

El tango nuestro de cada dia, que en sus orígenes fue música de calles y prostíbulos, alegría de las esquinas y melodía de los organitos, mantiene hoy su inalterable vigencia. En un libro ya clásico, Daniel Vidart estudia, con inteligencia y amenidad, las principales características de un fenómeno excepcional. Read more

Choreographing the Curriculum is an essential guide for dance educators, intended to transform traditional curriculum design into a collaborative, creative, and impactful experience. This workbook brings the choreographic process to the forefront, helping both new and experienced teachers build comprehensive dance programs that foster student engagement, creativity, and self-expression.With step-by-step planning tools, inspirational stories, and practical exercises, author Wendy Jones uses her experience of over 20 years of dance education to offer a fresh approach that bridges curriculum with choreography. From foundational lesson planning to exploring movement and collaboration, Choreographing the Curriculum is more than a workbook—it’s a tool kit for cultivating a thriving classroom environment where students and teachers create meaningful, inspiring dances together.Inside, you’ll discoverpractical frameworks for unit and lesson planning aligned with dance-making goalsstrategies to integrate movement research, choreography, and cultural historytools for crafting performances that reflect both student voices and curriculum standardsreal-life insights from the author’s teaching journey, guiding educators to balance creative ambition with classroom realitiesIdeal for dance teachers at any level, this workbook equips you to build a program that supports students’ artistic development and leaves them empowered to express themselves. Let Choreographing the Curriculum help you bring artistry, structure, and joy to every dance class. Read more

Step into the spotlight with this "Dance Competition Keepsake Journal for Girls," a whimsical book designed for young dancers to capture every pirouette, leap, and twirl in a delightful keepsake.Inside, this delightful journal boasts:All About You Page: Jot down information about yourself and your love of dance.Personalization Pages: Log your dance names, categories, and awards at each competition.Mood Tracker: Reflect on your emotions on performance day, capturing the essence of your dance experience.Special Awards Section: A dedicated space to proudly record any special awards received during competitions.Reflection Pages: Thoughtful prompts to explore what you're grateful for, what went well, areas for improvement, and something you're proud of in your performance.Memories Section: A charming space at the back of the book to pen down memorable events and attach photographs of your most cherished dance moments.Perfect for girl dancers and anyone wanting to savor their dance memories, this journal is more than just a record—it's a celebration of dance, growth, and the joy of pursuing one's passion. Let the rhythm of your heart guide your pen as you document your dance competitions. Grab this today for your daughter, a dance team, a dance teacher, and anyone steeped in the world of dance. Read more

An addendum to the #30SecondBallets series! Dive deeper into the world’s most well-loved ballets, and explore ballet history feet first!Step on stage with #30SecondBallets: Variations on Variations if you:Wish variations were more accessible for your dancers, but don’t know where to startWant to put syllabus into practice with actual choreography from productions you loveCan’t wait to see your students perform some of the world’s most well-loved ballets!Thirty unique variation suggestions to study in the studio, each with a story line, fun fact, and a hand-selected video link so you can watch, learn, and teach the choreography to your dancers! Many are direct from historical reconstructions. All can be easily modified for class!★Variations On Variations In A Nut(cracker) Shell★-Essential story and basic vitals of thirty unique variations from modern repertoire-Unusual fun facts curated by a professional dancer and arts educator-Hand-selected video links to help you make variations more accessible and fun-An equal number of variations for roles traditionally cast as male and female (learn ‘em all!)This edition is an addendum to the #30SecondBallets series, and includes variations from:The Awakening of Flora, La Bayadère, Coppélia, Le Corsaire, Don Quixote, La Esmeralda, La Fille Mal Gardée, Giselle, Napoli, The Nutcracker, Paquita, The Pharaoh’s Daughter, Raymonda, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, La Sylphide, Sylvia#30SecondBallets and #30SecondBallets: Act Two are also available! Read more

ONE OF TWO COVER OPTIONS AVAILABLEUnlock your creativity and streamline your choreography process with "My Choreography Notebook" – the ultimate tool for dance teachers, choreographers, directors, and enthusiasts alike. This comprehensive notebook is designed to inspire, organize, and preserve your dance creations, ensuring every routine shines on stage.Inside, you'll find:Ideas/Inspiration Pages: Spark your imagination with dedicated sections for jotting down theme ideas, costume concepts, song selections, and more. Whether you're choreographing for a competition, a musical theater production, or a fitness class, these pages will help you brainstorm and develop ideas.8-Count Sheets: Dive into the heart of your choreography with specialized sheets featuring space for detailed 8-count breakdowns. Each sheet includes sections for lyric lines and dance movement descriptions, allowing you to precisely map out every beat and step of your routine.Dance Groups/Formations: Organize your dancers effortlessly with dedicated pages for planning group formations and arrangements. From solo performances to large ensemble numbers, these sheets ensure smooth transitions and visually stunning compositions.Keepsake Quality: With its durable design and ample space for notes, sketches, and revisions, "My Choreography Notebook" doubles as a cherished keepsake of your dance journey. Reflect on past creations, track progress, and easily revisit your favorite routines.Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your choreography journey, this notebook is a must-have companion for anyone passionate about dance. Perfect for competitive dance teams, cheer squads, Zumba instructors, choreographers, directors, coaches, dancers, dance class assistants, musical theater directors/choreographers, and dance/drill officers, it's your go-to resource for bringing movement to life. Get ready to create, inspire, and dance your heart out with this choreographer's companion! Read more

Tony and Olivier Award–winning Bob Avian’s dazzling life story, Dancing Man: A Broadway Choreographer’s Journey, is a memoir in three acts. Act I reveals the origins of one of Broadway’s legendary choreographers who appeared onstage with stars like Barbra Streisand and Mary Martin all before he was thirty. Act II includes teaching Katharine Hepburn how to sing and dance in Coco and working with Stephen Sondheim and Michael Bennett while helping to choreograph the original productions of Company and Follies. During this time, Avian won a Tony Award as the cochoreographer of A Chorus Line and produced the spectacular Tony Award–winning Dreamgirls. For a triumphant third act, Avian choreographed Julie Andrews’s return to the New York stage, devised all of the musical staging for Miss Saigon and Sunset Boulevard, and directed A Chorus Line on Broadway. He worked with the biggest names on Broadway, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Carol Burnett, Jennifer Holliday, Patti LuPone, Elaine Stritch, and Glenn Close. Candid, witty, sometimes shocking, and always entertaining, here at last is the ultimate up-close and personal insider’s view from a front row seat at the creation of the biggest, brightest, and best Broadway musicals of the past fifty years. Read more

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