What Every Dancer Needs to Know About the Body: A Workbook of Body Mapping and the Alexander Technique/G7847

Robin Gilmore

ISBN 10: 1579998135 / ISBN 13: 9781579998134

Published by G I A Pubns, 2010

About this Item

The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: What Every Dancer Needs to Know About the Body: A Workbook of Body Mapping and the Alexander Technique/G7847
• Publisher: G I A Pubns
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579998135
• ISBN 13: 9781579998134
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: David Gorman;design By Jeanne Keskinen
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Dancers may have more consciously learned movement patterns than any other profession. Among the many forms and techniques of dance there are often conflicting instructions, and the dancer must translate these ideas into movement and artistry. This book is intended to be a workbook and playbook through which dancers and all movers can improve the quality of their movement. Through clear, concise text, numerous illustrations and guided movement explorations, learn to embody basic anatomy. Decode common dance habits and develop a conscious approach to moving with ease and pleasure. Dancers, dance teachers, and anyone with an interest in the Alexander Technique and movement will want a copy of What Every Dancer Needs to Know About the Body.

About the Author

Robin Gilmore, MFA, is a senior teacher of the Alexander Technique. She directs a teacher training program in Greensboro, NC. Her dance training includes modern, Contact Improvisation and release technique. She has taught in numerous universities and been a presenter at somatic movement conferences. Her award winning choreography has been presented throughout the United States, Japan and the Netherlands.