Contemporary Dance

"Christy Lane's Complete Book of Line Dancing"

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Offers 26 dances to give instructors a total of 64 line and partner-pattern dances. This manual contains photographs, which show the moves and positions, and written descriptions and suggested music as well as footwork diagrams. It also provides dances for all abilities, as well as tips on class strategies. With 127 illustrations. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 205 pages. Size: 279 x 216 mm. Weight: 610g.

Author: Lane, Christy
ISBN: 0736000674
Publisher: Human Kinetics Europe Ltd
Date: 2000 (United States)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Contemporary Dance

"Multicultural Folk Dance"

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Each dance is taught by a native of the country from which the dance originated or by an expert in that particular dance form. Wearing traditional costumes, these instructors show viewers step-by-step how to perform each dance. Dvd Audio, Weight: 88g.

Author: Lane, Christy
ISBN: 0736071466
Publisher: Human Kinetics Europe Ltd
Date: 2007 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Contemporary Dance

"Dancing the Rainbow"

Holistic Well-Being Through Movement

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Have you ever sat in the audience but wished you were on the stage? Or maybe you are a naturally creative person but sometimes you feel blocked or find it hard to keep going? This book intends to help you to become fitter in body and soul, to slow down your thinking and worrying and inhabit your body with more passion and ease. With illustrations. Paperback, 256 pages. Size: 215 x 135 mm. Weight: 280g.

Author: O'Hanlon, Lani
ISBN: 1856355462
Publisher: The Mercier Press Ltd
Date: 2007 (Ireland)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Contemporary Dance

"The Makers of Modern Dance in Germany"

Rudolf Laban, Mary Wigman, Kurt Jooss

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This is the story of three passionate choreographers and their colleagues who created European modern dance in the 20th century despite the storms of war and oppression. With 26 b&w photos. Paperback, 102 pages. Size: 196 x 133 mm. Weight: 159g.

Author: Partsch-Bergsohn, Isa Bergsohn, Harold
ISBN: 0871272504
Publisher: Dance Books Ltd
Date: 2003 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Contemporary Dance

"The Dance Teacher's Survival Guide"

Teaching Dance in Schools From Key Stage 1-Key Stage 3

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With b&w illustrations throughout. Paperback, 144 pages. Size: 248 x 190 mm. Weight: 359g.

Author: Sexton, Kathryn
ISBN: 1852731028
Publisher: Dance Books Ltd
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Contemporary Dance

"Goo Goo Dolls"

Dizzy Up the Girl

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Paperback, Size: 311 x 229 mm. Weight: 313g.

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ISBN: 0634001701
Publisher: International Music Publications
Date: 1999 (UK)
Readership: General Contemporary Popular Music

"Music in the Post 9/11 World"

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Examines the role that music has played in the reaction to the attacks of September 11, 2001. This book describes how the events of 9/11 served as a catalyst for artistic expression. It also demonstrates how political and military actions that were initiated in the wake of 9/11 altered the environment in which music was created and performed. With 25 black & white halftones. New ed. Paperback, 288 pages. Size: 226 x 158 mm. Weight: 505g.

Author: (Ritter, Jonathan Larry, ed.)
ISBN: 0415978076
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2007 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Undergraduate Contemporary Popular Music

"As Thousands Cheer"

Biography of Irving Berlin

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The winner of the Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award, this book explores Irving Berlin's long, prolific career; his self-doubt and late-blooming misanthropy; and the tyrannical control he exerted over his legacy of song. With 51photos. New ed. Paperback, 704 pages. Size: 230 mm. Weight: 500g.

Author: Bergreen, Laurence
ISBN: 0306806754
Publisher: The Perseus Books Group
Date: 1996 (Usa)
Readership: General Contemporary Popular Music

"Voicing the Popular"

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Brings together aspects of political economy, cultural history, and musical interpretation to examine the rise of popular music. This work brings a fresh perspective to the field of popular music studies. It also includes twenty-five musical examples. With 15 black & white line drawings. New ed. Paperback, 352 pages. Size: 229 x 155 mm. Weight: 105g.

Author: Middleton, Richard
ISBN: 0415975905
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Professional & Vocational Contemporary Popular Music

"Carolan"

The Life Times and Music of an Irish Harper

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The life Times and Music of an Irish Harper.A must for Irish musicians. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 380 pages. Size: 305 x 229 mm. Weight: 1312g.

Author: O'Sullivan, Donal
ISBN: 1900428717
Publisher: Music Sales Ltd
Date: 2001 (Ireland)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Contemporary Popular Music

"Northern Songs"

The True Story of the Beatles Songwriting Empire

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Traces the story of how Lennon and McCartney lost the most valuable song publishing catalogue in the world. This book attempts to answer questions, such as: how did Dick James get to handle Lennon and McCartney's songs? Why did Michael Jackson's stake in the legendary catalogue cause a rift with Paul McCartney? With b&w photos. Hardback, 352 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 788g.

Author: Southall, Brian
ISBN: 184609237X
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Date: 2006 (UK)
Readership: General Contemporary Popular Music

"Star Trippin'"

The Best of Mick Wall 1985-91

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Paperback, 188 pages. Size: 230 x 155 mm. Weight: 418g.

Author: Wall, Mick
ISBN: 0955278007
Publisher: M & G Publishing Limited
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Contemporary Popular Music

"A Change is Gonna Come"

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This volume chronicles more than 40 years of black music, from the refrains of the Freedom Movement to Motown. It looks at the place black music occupies in social history, its battle for the desegregation of popular music and its contribution to social change outside the recording studio. New ed. Paperback, 448 pages. Size: 214 x 135 mm. Weight: 765g.

Author: Werner, Craig Hansen
ISBN: 1841952966
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) Contemporary Popular Music