National Dance Studies
See also: National Film
Studies
and National Theatre Studies
 Masters of Movement: Portraits of America's Great Choreographers
Rose Eichenbaum
A collection of photographic portraits and vignettes based on intimate conversations, Masters of Movement takes on a rare journey into the world of dance. Whether through her lens or through the revelations emanating from her masterful interviews, Rose Eichenbaum has succeeded in capturing the essential character of her subjects, who confide experiences and emotions that have driven their creativity and defined their styles. Masters of Movement will inform, empower, and inspire anyone on the creative path - and delight lovers of dance everywhere. Softcover, 264 pp. $32.95.
 The Sleeping Beauty
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
This limited edition re-issue of the acclaimed 1992 Philips recording of
The Sleeping Beauty, is specially released as companion and memento
for the important advent of the 300th anniversary of the city of
St. Petersburg, Russia, for the year 2003. Accompanying this 3-disc
set is an exquisite miniature book containing the original Mariinsky
Theatre libretto of 1890, including rarely seen vintage photographs
from the original ballet. 3-CD boxed set. $62.50.
 Caribbean Dance from Abakua to Zouk
Susanna Sloat
This is an unprecedented overview of the dances from each of this region's
major islands and the complex, fused, and layered cultures that gave
birth to them. The authors in this collection, from distinguished
cultural leaders
to highly innovative choreographers, reveal how dance shapes personal,
communal, and national identity. An extensive glossary of terms and
more than thirty illustrations round out the book, making it the
most complete resource on Caribbean dance available. Softcover, 408
pp. $36.50.
 The Royal Ballet: 161 Images
Johan Persson
Johan Persson was a Principal with The Royal Ballet until a knee injury
ended his dancing career. A talented photographer, Johan turned to
his camera to combine his two loves -- dancing and photography. Focusing
on
his colleagues and friends as they rehearse, relax and perform, he
has created an intimate and elegant portrait of this famous Company
at work
during the 2002/3 Season. Softcover, 164 pp. $60.00.
 Dancing Fear and Desire: Race, Sexuality & Imperial Politics in Middle Eastern Dance
Stavros Stavrou Karayanni
Softcover, 244 pp. $24.95.
 Outcast Samurai Dancer: Meital Hershkovitz, Hillary Raphael and Donald Richie
Outcast Samurai Dancer is a visual documentary of Japan's real dance avant-garde:
the contemporary artists who are using their bodies to wage a creative revolution.
With over 50 colour photographs and an illuminating narrative, this fascinating
book evokes a fever hallucination of movemnent, suturing the wound between past
and future,
East and West, art and necessity. Softcover, 125 pp. $29.95.
 Monk Dancers of Tibet
Matthieu Ricard
In vivid, full-colour photos and illuminating text, the well-known
author and photographer Matthieu Ricard reveals the painstaking preparations
for and meanings
behind sacred Buddist dance. Hardcover, 125 pp. $44.95.
 Song of the Outcasts: An Introduction to Flamenco
Robin Totton
Flamenco has taken the world by storm in recent years. Experience
this traditional music and dance in this lively introductory book.
Included is a CD sampler of flamenco songs recorded in Andalusia. Softcover,
224 pp. $25.95.
 The Performance Arts in Africa
Frances Harding
This collection of 24 essays, divided into 4 themes (Theory, Performers
and performing, Voice, language and words, and Spectators, space
and time), is the first anthology on African performance with key
writings from many parts of the continent. This book will serve as an essential
guide for those new to the field and will be an indispensible resource for
those already familiar with African performance. Softcover, 364 pp. $45.95.
Flamenco: Gypsy Dance & Music from Andalusia
Carl Schreiner
A comprehensive collection of essays from dedicated Flamencophiles, accurately tracing
the history and development of this dance form. Practical information for the performer
abounds as well. 176 pp. $19.95.
Steppin' on the Blues:
The visible rhythms of African-American dance
Jacqui Malone
This book explores not only the meaning of dance in African-American
life, but also the ways in which music, song and dance are interrelated
in African-American culture. 272 pp. $30.50
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