Jump into jazz : the basics and beyond for the jazz dance student /

In an accessible, easy-to-read style, this text provides students with well-illustrated descriptions of all basic jazz steps and movements, including valuable information on alignment, improvisation, injury prevention, nutrition and fitness, and history of jazz dance. Throughout the text, "Move...

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Main Author: Kraines, Minda Goodman (Author)
Other Authors: Pryor, Esther
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : McGraw-Hill, [2005]
Edition:5th ed.
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Summary:In an accessible, easy-to-read style, this text provides students with well-illustrated descriptions of all basic jazz steps and movements, including valuable information on alignment, improvisation, injury prevention, nutrition and fitness, and history of jazz dance. Throughout the text, "Movement Tips" boxes help students with particularly challenging movements, and "Precaution" boxes help students utilize correct techniques to avoid injury.
Physical Description:xii, 188, A-11, W-14, B-4, I-7 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages B-1-B-4) and index.
ISBN:0072844043
9780072844047