Ballroom dancing Books
John Murray Press Craig Revel Horwoods Ballroom Dancing
Book SynopsisWhether you''re an absolute beginner or a Strictly Come Dancing wannabe, it''s time to get up and dance Craig Revel Horwood''s Ballroom Dancing gives you the confidence you need to take your first steps on the dancefloor. It even includes style tips from the style guru, Len Goodman, to give you that professional look. Discover the history, foot positions, turns, and more, to all your favourite Strictly dances: Waltz Social foxtrot Quickstep Tango Rumba Samba Cha cha cha JiveBallroom dancing is totally cool, funky, and fantastically rewarding. What better way to get fit than tangoing your tension away, and foxtrotting the fat off your thighs? Happy dancing.Trade Review"Excellent ... a really simple way to learn." * Lorraine Kelly *Table of Contents : Introduction : Warm-Up : International Latin American Dances : Mambo : Rumba : Cha Cha Cha : Paso Doble : Samba : Jive : International Standard Partner Dances : Slow Foxtrot : Waltz : Quickstep : Tango : Viennese Waltz
£17.09
Templar Publishing Welcome to the Arts: Dance
Book SynopsisBrilliantly curated and beautifully illustrated, the Welcome to the Arts series offers all-hours admission to some of the world's most wondrous performances.From Swan Lake to Riverdance, flamenco to tap, Dance features some of the most iconic performances and popular dances from around the world. Learn about the history, culture, evolution and technique of each dance, while also discovering the stars of past and present, including Fred Astaire, Carlos Acosta, Martha Graham and much more. Exclusive backstage access also allows you to see what goes on behind the theatre doors, including prop and costume design.Expertly written by Sir Alistair Spalding and published in conjunction with Sadler's Wells, this beautifully illustrated book is also a large format, so the whole family can be immersed in the wonderful world of dance.The perfect gift for any Strictly fan, musical lover or budding dancer.Trade ReviewPut on your dancing shoes and waltz, shimmy and tap your way through a spectacular reading journey in the pages of one of this year's most dazzling books....A book for all the family to treasure! * Lancashire Evening Post *A beautiful read. * Woman's Weekly *A showstopper that practically demands applause. -- Lucy Bannerman * The Times *An oversized thrilling introduction to all forms of dance [...] it's a superb gift for dance lovers aged eight-plus. -- Imogen Russell-Williams * Metro *
£21.25
Zaffre One Enchanted Evening: The uplifting and charming
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times bestseller!'Downton with dance, perfect!' Santa MontefiorePrepare to be swept off your feet by the romantic and irresistible debut novel from Anton Du BekeLondon, 1936.Inside the spectacular Grand Ballroom of the exclusive Buckingham Hotel the rich and powerful, politicians, film stars, even royalty, rub shoulders with Raymond de Guise and his troupe of talented dancers from all around the world, who must enchant them, captivate them, and sweep away their cares. Accustomed to waltzing with the highest of society, Raymond knows a secret from his past could threaten all he holds dear.Nancy Nettleton, new chambermaid at the Buckingham, finds hotel life a struggle after leaving her small hometown. She dreams of joining the dancers on the ballroom floor as she watches, unseen, from behind plush curtains and hidden doorways. She soon discovers everyone at the Buckingham - guests and staff alike - has something to hide . . .The storm clouds of war are gathering, and beneath the glitz and glamour of the ballroom lurks an irresistible world of scandal and secrets.Let's dance . . .Trade ReviewDownton with dance, perfect! * Santa Montefiore *The consummate storyteller, adept at captivating audiences will now captivate readers as he whisks them away to worlds of dance, intrigue, high society and scandal... bringing the golden age of dance to life, page by page * Western Mail *A sparkling debut * Woman Magazine *This sweeping, engrossing story offers glamorous, high-society entertainment and promises to delight the reader * Daily Express *The characters and stories are beautifully interwoven to provide a really fabulous read * Judy Murray *
£8.54
Zaffre Moonlight Over Mayfair: The uplifting and
Book Synopsis'Downton with dance, perfect!' Santa MontefiorePrepare to be swept off your feet by the romantic and irresistible new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du BekeLondon, 1937.With a new king in place, tensions are rising in London and across Europe. Shaken by the Great Depression and withtalk of another war coming, the Buckingham Hotel is trying to regain some stability.Upstairs, Vivienne Edgerton is desperate to do something worthwhile with her time and her stepfather's money, rather than spending it on frivolity and debauchery - but will this land her in even more trouble?And downstairs, chambermaid Nancy Nettleton is finally starting to feel more settled at the Buckingham, and hopes her brother will soon call London home, too. But she misses the man she loves, demonstration dancer Raymond de Guise, who is noticeably absent from the Grand Ballroom dance floor.The staff and guests of the Buckingham soon discover that in a hotel full of secrets, there's always someone listening . . .
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Dance Deception
Book SynopsisLike seeing the Strictly curse play out in real timeseriously sexy' OK! MagazineRomantic, sexy and full of dramaabsolutely sizzling!' Sunday Times bestselling author Melanie BlakeThere's about to be fire on and off the dance floor???????????????Kate Wareing is astonished when she secures a place in a televised dance competition. Especially as it means she'll be paired with a professional dancer to compete for a life-changing cash prize.When she's matched with gorgeous French dancer Merle it quickly becomes clear that he's just as keen to work on their chemistry as their routine. But when the competition is rocked by a scandal, Kate's forced to switch to a new partner, Aleksis, who is just as devastatingly attractive as Merle but seems to hate her.With the odds stacked against them, Kate and Aleksis embark on a showmance to try and win over the public. But what happens when Kate's feelings for her fake boyfriend become all too real? And how far will Merle go to sabotage her chances Trade Review Praise for The Dance Deception: ‘Romantic, sexy and full of drama, The Dance Deception is absolutely sizzling’ – SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR MELANIE BLAKE ‘Like seeing the Strictly curse play out in real time. This seriously sexy page-turner is one you won’t want to put down.’ OK! MAGAZINE ‘The Dance Deception is a breezy, sexy romance filled with passion, intricate dance moves, and a hero and heroine you can really root for. The perfect summer read!’ AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, KIMBERLY ASH ‘A steamy yet heart-warming romance that will make your heart and temperature soar!' EMILY HOUGHTON ‘Sizzingly fun and sexy.’ HEAT ‘Feel good and funny!’ BELLA MAGAZINE ‘Steamy, heart-warming and well-paced, The Dance Deception has relatable characters and a story that will keep you guessing. It’s the perfect holiday read.’ THE DAILY EXPRESS ‘Heart-warming, unpredictable and filled with passion, this is the perfect summer read.’ NOTEBOOK ‘Becky Ward’s The Dance Deception is feel-good and funny!.’ THAT’S LIFE
£8.54
Ebury Publishing Better Late Than Never
Book SynopsisBetter Late Than Never is the extraordinary true story of how a man born into poverty in London's East End went on to find stardom late in life when he was chosen to be head judge on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing.Trade ReviewFind how he transformed himself from dejected sportsman to ballroom champion in this charmingmemoir * Daily Express *
£11.69
Penguin Books Ltd When They See Me
Book Synopsis'Pacy and intense . . . kept me frantically turning pages till the nail-biting end' ANDREA MARA 'Terrific . . . totally gripping and tightly plotted' JANE CASEY 'Thrilling . . .an adrenaline-charged page-turning read that leaves readers wanting more' MYLES MCWEENEY, IRISH INDEPENDENT * * *A chilling blend of crime and psychological thriller from the bestselling author of If I TellAn au pair disappears in the heart of suburbia. When her body shows up, all eyes are on the only witness to her abduction, a two-year-old child. Detective and expert witness interviewer Laura Shaw knows she is needed. But in the aftermath of a case that nearly broke her, Laura questions if she can continue to do police work. Her partner, Detective Niamh Darmody, is on the case, but without Laura to rely on, she's struggling too. When the discovery of a second body blows all their theories out of the water, Laura and Niamh must accept that the killer is poised to strike again. All they know is that he is
£8.99
McFarland & Co Inc In Strangers Arms The Magic of the Tango
Book Synopsis The tango is easily the most iconic dance of the last century, its images as familiar as an old friend. But are they the whole story? Peeling back the poster propaganda that has always characterized the tango publicly, this intimate study shows the invisible heart of the dance and the culture that raised it. Drawing on direct experience and conversations with dancers, it reveals much about the role of the tango in Argentinean culture. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.Trade ReviewEqual parts history, memoir, and ethnography, In Strangers' Arms is both an evocative ballad dedicated to Buenos Aires, and an effective and aesthetic anatomy of the dance form. Dujovne's account is deeply intelligent, charming, perceptive, and well researched." —Eric Van Young, Distinguished professor of history, University of California, San Diego"Unique among tango books published outside Argentina, In Strangers' Arms brings us face to face with an intimate tango, one as far removed from the big stages as it is from the stereotype of the Latin male." —Sergio Pujol, author of Discepolo, una biografia argentina"A must-read for tango aficionados. In her warm, funny, direct style, Beatriz Dujovne dispels the myths surrounding the dance and probes the heart of the tango in an honest and accurate portrayal of the dance and its allure." —Alex Krebs, tango dancer and musician
£20.89
BlueChip Publishers Every Mans Survival Guide to Ballroom Dancing Ace Your Wedding Dance and Keep Cool on a Cruise at a Formal and in Dance Classes
£12.84
Legacy Learning Systems, Incorporated Learn Master Ballroom Dancing
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£91.67
Read Books Ballroom Dancing
£22.79
Read Books Ballroom Dancing
£23.74
Human Kinetics Publishers Dance Partnering Basics
Book SynopsisDance Partnering Basics: Practical Skills and Inclusive Pedagogy With HKPropel Access presents easy-to-implement, technique-based partnering instruction for dancers of all ages. The exercises and techniques, which are broken down into parts and presented in a skill progression, from beginner to advanced, can be applied to a variety of dance forms. The book offers a plethora of tools to help dance educators in providing expert partnering instruction: 18 illustrated exercises that teach techniques, mechanics, and individual partnered skills; each exercise includes additional variations and explorations Tips for developing a partnering component and integrating it into an existing dance program or curriculum Related online materials delivered via HKPropel, including video clips demonstrating partnering exercises, vocabulary, questions for discussion and reflection, and assessments and rubrics to help assess student progress IncTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Dance PartneringChapter 2. Time: Getting Started Exercise 1: Grasp and Clasp Exercise 2: Trust Building Exercise 3: Active and Passive Exercise 4: Weight Sharing Exercise 5: Counterbalance Exercise 6: Shelves and LedgesChapter 3. Weight: Digging Deeper Exercise 7: Draping Exercise 8: Airplanes Exercise 9: Redirection and Leverage Exercise 10: Under, Over, and Through Exercise 11: Falling and Rocking Exercise 12: Assisted InversionsChapter 4. Energy and Flow: Activating Creativity Exercise 13: Hip Rides Exercise 14: Promenade Exercise 15: Traditional Lifts Exercise 16: Initiation and Suggestion Exercise17: Rolling Points Exercise 18: Me ScoreChapter 5. Space: Fostering Community and Inclusive Pedagogy
£51.30
Pan Macmillan Only You
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Miss You comes Kate Eberlen's impossibly romantic second novel, Only You.One person is all it takes to change a lifetime . . . But how will you know if they’re the one?PresentLetty and Alf are the only English speakers at an Italian class in Rome, where they discover the language that really connects them is dance: Letty’s first love was ballet, while Alf was a junior ballroom champion. They come from different worlds, until the moment they waltz around the Piazza Navona, and everything changes. PastBut one moment can’t change the past, and it’s clear that Alf and Letty still have their secrets. What caused them to leave their lives behind in England? And who, or what, are they running from? As their relationship deepens, it becomes harder and harder to tell the truth . . .FutureWhen the unthinkable happens, Letty returns to London and Alf to Blackpool. Will they spend their lives apart, or discover a future together?'The book we all need right now. Charming, tender, funny – and sweet without being sickly, like the very best gelato – it's utterly glorious escapism.' – Veronica Henry, author of A Wedding at the Beach HutTrade ReviewOnly You is the book we all need right now. Charming, tender, funny -- and sweet without being sickly, like the very best gelato -- it's utterly glorious escapism. You will gulp it down more quickly than an Aperol Spritz on a hot summer's night. Perfetto! -- Veronica HenryKate Eberlen’s first book, Miss You, was a huge hit and Only You is just as compelling. Wildly romantic, touching and wise, it will keep you reading until dawn * Sunday Express/S Magazine *If romantic fiction is your cup of tea, you’ll love this touching story of a pair of 20-somethings who meet at a language school in Rome . . . Kate Eberlen’s previous book, Miss You, was a bestseller and Only You is just as good, with wonderful descriptions of Rome’s iconic landmarks * Independent *A gorgeous, uplifting romantic story with all the sparkle of a glass of Prosecco -- Fanny BlakeThe author of the brilliant Miss You is back with [another] read you’re sure to love . . . Exquisite * The Sun *If ever there was a time we needed to be swept off our feet and transported elsewhere, this is it. Cue Kate Eberlen's wonderfully romantic second novel, set in Rome . . . Perfectly plotted * Woman's Weekly *A love story with a difference and its ballroom dancing lead characters will charm fans of Strictly Come Dancing * Daily Express *I read it in a single day, savouring every moment but also breathless with wanting to know how it would end. And the clever twists! I didn’t see a single one coming. And the ending itself – I could have danced. I certainly cried. Just wonderful -- Joanna Nadin, author of The Queen of Bloody EverythingA beautiful love story * Bella Magazine *I loved it! I keep thinking about the characters and their lives. It’s wonderful to feel Kate’s passion for my beloved art form ballet. I felt touched in many ways reading this novel -- Marianela Nuñez, Prima Ballerina of The Royal BalletBeautifully realised and utterly beguiling -- Janet Ellis, author of How It WasImpossibly romantic * Sunday Post *While we’re all stuck at home, we need to be able to live and love vicariously so Only You, with its romantic Rome setting is just the thing for some literary escapism -- Sarra Manning, Red magazineA truly wonderful book. I loved it -- Alexandra Potter, author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F*ck Up
£8.54
Fairfield Books Punchy's Hampshire Years: Cricket and Dancing
Book Synopsis'Punchy’s Hampshire Years' tells the story of Alan Rayment’s life from 1949 to 1959, the years when he spent his summers inside the game of cricket. The book, following on from 'Punchy through the Covers', was to be the second of a three-volume autobiography, but sadly Alan Rayment died before he was able to complete it. Stephen Chalke has drawn together the written chapters, as well as notes, taped conversations and other titbits, to complete the story. There are delightful insights into the life of a professional county cricketer in the 1950s, a fascinating account of the successful ballroom dancing business that Alan and his wife Betty developed during those years and powerful descriptions of the life-changing spiritual experiences that led him to leave behind his life in cricket and dance. Even when he spends the summer of 1959 as an assistant coach at Lord’s, Alan’s radical thinking comes to the fore, generating a most surprising tale. In the words of his former Hampshire captain Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie, Alan Rayment had 'great ability and insight into people’s characters' and 'a number of qualities unusual in the normal first-class cricketer’ – and 'Punchy’s Hampshire Years' bears that out. Warmth and humour combine with a free-thinking spirit, ever curious to explore fresh worlds and new ideas, making this a stimulating memoir which is, indeed, much more ‘unusual’ than one by a ‘normal first-class cricketer’.
£14.25
Short Books Ltd Strictly Ballroom
Book SynopsisIn this delightful and gently humorous book, Diana Melly takes us on an eye-opening tour of dance halls up and down the country, introducing us to everything from tango to swing.
£10.44
Zaffre Moonlight Over Mayfair: The uplifting and
Book Synopsis'Downton with dance, perfect!' Santa MontefiorePrepare to be swept off your feet by the romantic and irresistible new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du BekeLondon, 1937.With a new king in place, tensions are rising in London and across Europe. Shaken by the Great Depression and withtalk of another war coming, the Buckingham Hotel is trying to regain some stability.Upstairs, Vivienne Edgerton is desperate to do something worthwhile with her time and her stepfather's money, rather than spending it on frivolity and debauchery - but will this land her in even more trouble?And downstairs, chambermaid Nancy Nettleton is finally starting to feel more settled at the Buckingham, and hopes her brother will soon call London home, too. But she misses the man she loves, demonstration dancer Raymond de Guise, who is noticeably absent from the Grand Ballroom dance floor.The staff and guests of the Buckingham soon discover that in a hotel full of secrets, there's always someone listening . . .Trade ReviewDownton with dance, perfect! * Santa Montefiore, on One Enchanted Evening *A rollicking good read, the work of a gifted storyteller * Daily Mail, on One Enchanted Evening *Du Beke's on-screen persona of witty charm is evident in his writing, and he is obviously comfortable portraying the disciplined and splendid world of the ballroom through his fiction. Fans of his dancing and of his words will relish another chance to enter the rarefied word of Mayfair in the Twenties and Thirties. This novel would be a welcome early Christmas present for his legions of fans * The Lady *
£15.19
Ebury Publishing Behind the Sequins: My Life
Book SynopsisLeave it all on the floor...Queen of Latin Ballroom, Shirley Ballas has a spectacular dance career spanning over 40 years – she has Cha-Cha'd her way across the world's dance floors to become a multi-award-winning ballroom champion and one of the most renowned dancers in the world. In 1996, Shirley retired from competitive dancing to become a highly-acclaimed coach and now holds the enviable position of Head Judge on BBC One's prime time show Strictly Come Dancing.In Behind the Sequins, she leads us through her dramatic and determined life, from growing up in a rough estate on the Wirral and leaving home at 14 years old, to conquering the high-octane world of ballroom and coping with betrayal, bullying, two broken marriages and a personal tragedy that left Shirley and her family devastated. Speaking from the heart, Shirley leaves her dancing shoes at the door to tell you the story of a fiery, strong-willed grafter who could make the brat pack blush.
£13.49
Ebury Publishing Strictly Blackpool
Book SynopsisMagic moments and memories from the world capital of dance Ask a Strictly star at the start of their journey what their goal is and the chances are they'll say 'Getting to Blackpool.' The iconic Tower Ballroom has been a Mecca to the ballroom dancing world since 1894, and Strictly's annual trip to the bright lights is a highlight of the series for contestants and viewers alike. Strictly Blackpool takes fans on a trip down memory lane, celebrating the most memorable routines from specials of the past and the dancers' own Blackpool experiences, as well as a behind the scenes glimpse of how the BBC's flagship show is transported to the seaside town every year for the magical ballroom special. There is a fascinating look at the Tower Ballroom's amazing history and secrets - from the circus in the basement to the elephants that lived in the building and bathed on the beach - as well as special photos from the Tower's archives. Bringing together the exciting history of the Ballroom and t
£18.70
Watkins Media Limited Dream, Believe, Succeed: Strictly Inspirational
Book Synopsis'AM-MAZ-ING!' Craig Revel Horwood We all have dreams, from little wishes to life-altering ambitions. But we rarely act on these dreams – we don’t know where to start, don’t have time, or we feel we’re not good enough. Our lives carry on as usual, leaving us wondering what could have been. In Dream, Believe, Succeed, Camilla Sacre-Dallerup shows it doesn’t have to be this way. From the age of two Camilla dreamed of being a dancer, and now she is an internationally renowned dancer, life coach and much-admired motivational speaker. Drawing on her own experiences of relentless hard work, heartache and international success, Camilla offers inspiring ways of achieving your ambitions through positivity and action. Transform your mindset with easily applicable tools and exercises. Find inspiration through Camilla’s own experiences and case studies. And apply simple, practical techniques to help you live your dreams and find lasting happiness. Dream, Believe, Succeed is the paperback edition of Strictly Inspirational, with a new chapter, ‘My Journey Continues’, sharing Camilla’s growth since 2013, and brand-new tips on gratitude, flow and thriving through change.
£10.44
Reaktion Books Ballroom
Book SynopsisA tune-filled, light-footed people's history of ballroom dancing.
£10.44
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd In Strictest Confidence
Book SynopsisThe third instalment in Craig Revel Horwood’s frank and funny autobiography takes the reader through the highs and lows of the Strictly Come Dancing star’s ‘fab-u-lous’ life. Join Craig and a host of Strictly stars – including Ore Oduba, Judy Murray and the unforgettable Ed Balls – on the show and live tours and get the real stories from behind the scenes.The Aussie-born judge shares his famously forthright views on the changes in the show’s line up, from Bruce Forsyth and Len Goodman’s departures to the arrival of Claudia Winkleman and Shirley Ballas, as well as the dancers and stars.Away from Strictly, Craig reveals fresh heartache over failed romances, his pain at losing his dad and how his work kept him from flying to Australia for the funeral. He marks the milestones in his life, including turning fifty and moving from London to live in a ‘gorgeous’ country pile, as well as going under the knife for a second hip operation plus a few nips and tucks.The multi-talented dancer, director and choreographer also discusses his award-winning shows, including Sister Act and Son of a Preacher Man, and spending a year in drag as Miss Hannigan in Annie. Plus, he reveals all about his foray into movies, choreographing Hugh Grant for Paddington 2 and making his big screen debut in Nativity Rocks.With his famous wit and a wealth of backstage gossip, In Strictest Confidence is the perfect read for all his fans as well as those of Strictly Come Dancing.Trade ReviewCraig's waspish memoirs spill all of Strictly's secrets. * Daily Mail *Craig Revel Horwood gets a 10 out of 10 for candour! * The Irish Daily Mail *Frank and funny. * Heat Magazine *Gripping. * New! Magazine *Fab-u-lous. * Star Magazine *
£8.54
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Dances and Dreams on Diamond Street
Book SynopsisThe debut novel from Strictly’s very own Craig Revel Horwood, this book will make you laugh, make you cry, and everything in between.‘Heartwarming, funny and FAB-U-LOUS!’ Woman magazine_________________________‘A story that sparkles on the page – I absolutely loved it.’ Milly Johnson_________________________Set against the colourful boho backdrop of London’s Camden in the 1990s, Dances and Dreams on Diamond Street, tells the story of an unlikely family of friends who each rent a room in a ramshackle six-bedroom, four-storey townhouse. Like any family, the residents of Diamond Street sometimes fight and often act up but when the chips are down, they’re there for each other in an instant – usually brandishing a cheap bottle of booze, and the offer of an impromptu kitchen disco.Presided over by the wise-cracking but warm-hearted patriarch of the family, Danny Hall, a professional dancer turned choreographer, the novel follows a year in the life of the inhabitants of Diamond Street, rough diamonds one and all, as they try to achieve their dreams – with unexpected, heart-warming and sometimes hilarious results.Trade ReviewA story that sparkles on the page – I absolutely loved it. -- Milly JohnsonHeartwarming, funny and FAB-U-LOUS! * Woman magazine *
£11.24
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Dances and Dreams on Diamond Street
Book SynopsisThe debut novel from Strictly’s very own Craig Revel Horwood, this book will make you laugh, make you cry, and everything in between.‘Heartwarming, funny and FAB-U-LOUS!’ Woman magazine_________________________‘A story that sparkles on the page – I absolutely loved it.’ Milly Johnson_________________________Set against the colourful boho backdrop of London’s Camden in the 1990s, Dances and Dreams on Diamond Street, tells the story of an unlikely family of friends who each rent a room in a ramshackle six-bedroom, four-storey townhouse. Like any family, the residents of Diamond Street sometimes fight and often act up but when the chips are down, they’re there for each other in an instant – usually brandishing a cheap bottle of booze and the offer of an impromptu kitchen disco.Presided over by the wise-cracking but warm-hearted patriarch of the family, Danny Hall, a professional dancer turned choreographer, the novel follows a year in the life of the inhabitants of Diamond Street, rough diamonds one and all, as they try to achieve their dreams – with unexpected, heart-warming and sometimes hilarious results.Trade ReviewHeartwarming, funny and FAB-U-LOUS! * Woman magazine *A story that sparkles on the page – I absolutely loved it. -- Milly Johnson
£7.59
Lexington Books The Viennese Waltz: Decadence and the Decline of
Book SynopsisSatirically utilized by Strauss II to highlight the deceptive aristocratic class, under Lehár, Schoenberg, Mahler, and Webern’s pens the waltz became the pivot between the conscious and unconscious, forcing the music into a paralytic “second state” analogous with the stagnation of the Habsburg Empire. The Waltz: The Decadence and Decline of Austria’s Unconscious shows how over the hundred years between the Vienna Congress and the dissolution of the Empire, the waltz altered from signifier of upper-class artifice—covering with glitz and glamour the poverty and war central to the time—to the link between the three classes, between man and nature, and between Viennese and “Other.” Danielle Hood wields the Freudian concepts of the uncanny and the doppelgänger to explain this revolution from the simple signification of a dance to the psychological anxiety of a subject’s place in society.Trade Review“The Waltz is bound to become an indispensable contribution to the musical analysis of fin-de-siècle Vienna and particularly the waltz and its symbolic signification. Masterful use of topical and narratological procedures, but also of psychoanalysis as it is provided by the cultural context under scrutiny. Taking into account and relating to each other both art music (Schönberg, Webern, Mahler) and functional genres such as dances and operetta reveals itself a fruitful, clever operation.” -- Joan Grimalt Santacana, Universitat Pompeu Fabra“Drawing on topic theory, along with psychology and philosophy, Danielle Hood makes a compelling argument for reading the waltz as an uncanny narrative and tying the meaning to music as early as Johann Strauss II and Die Fledermaus rather than fin-de siècle Vienna. The case studies are detailed and incorporate tonal, atonal, and serial music and illustrate that the Viennese traditions did not fade away with World War I. The well-known Symphonie of Anton Webern receives a treatment far beyond the row structure and canonic properties typically discussed. The waltz and the Ländler have always been connected, and Hood demonstrates how the opposition between the two grows into an uncanny narrative.” -- Erik Heine, Oklahoma City University“Danielle Hood’s examination of the waltz in fin-de-siecle Vienna offers, on the one hand, a corrective to the relative absence of analytical accounts of music of this time in terms of topic and on the other, psychologically informed readings that tease out hitherto unexplored connections between diverse repertoires and composers. To achieve this, Hood’s interpretative strategy is appropriately wide ranging, touching on the musical application of Freudian theory, narratology, and hermeneutics. Readers interested in music’s multiple significations and the interrelationships between musical topics and narrative, culture, and the unconscious will find much food for thought in Hood’s lively account.” -- Edward Venn, University of LeedsTable of ContentsChapter 1. Topics in Fin-de-Siècle ViennaChapter 2. Evolution of Viennese Cultural-Historical Topics: Romance, Freud, andAuthenticityChapter 3. The Waltz and the “Other”Chapter 4. Narrative and DeceptionChapter 5. The Development of the Uncanny NarrativeChapter 6 Part 1. The Waltz and the Uncanny in Mahler’s Seventh SymphonyChapter 6 Part 2. Mahler’s Scherzos and the Uncanny WaltzChapter 7. The Waltz as Pivot Point in Webern’s Symphony Op. 21
£69.35
Lexington Books The Viennese Waltz
Book SynopsisSatiricized by Strauss II to highlight the deceptive aristocratic class, under Schoenberg, Mahler, and Webern's pens the waltz became the pivot between the conscious and unconscious, forcing a paralytic second state analogous with the stagnation of the Habsburg Empire. The Viennese Waltz shows how, between 1864 1928, the waltz altered from signifier of upper-class artificeto the link between man and nature and between Viennese and Other. Hood wields the Freudian concepts of the uncanny and the doppelgänger to explain this revolution from the simple signification of a dance to the psychological anxiety of a subject's place in society.
£27.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Ballroom: Culture and Costume in Competitive Dance
Book SynopsisCompetitive ballroom is much more than a style of dance. Rather, it is a continually evolving and increasingly global social and cultural arena: of fashion, performance, art, sport, gender, and more. Ballroom explores the intersection of dance cultures, dress, and the body. Presenting the author's experiences at an international range of dance events from Europe, the US and UK, as well as featuring the views of individual dancers, the book shows how dancing influences mind and body alike. For students of anthropology, dance, cultural, and performance studies, Ballroom provides an ethnographic picture of how dancers and others live their lives both on and off the dance floor.Trade ReviewBallroom is a deeply layered and compelling account of competitive ballroom dance, combining Jonathan Marion's insightful roles as ethnographer, photographer, and accomplished ballroom dancer. The book should be read by everyone curious about the fundamental nature of dance in human society, no matter what their particular dance passion may be. Anyone interested in the world of competitive ballroom dance will find Ballroom an invaluable resource. Anya Peterson Royce, Indiana University With the ethnographic authority of a ballroom dancer, Jonathan Marion takes us to the world of competitions in this exciting dancesport. Ballroom is an absorbing book. It reveals how this dance form indexes broader issues of performance and costume as well as gender, transnationality and the visual. Helena Wulff, Stockholm University A welcome addition to a growing body of literature about competitive and social dance forms ... not only contributes to our understanding of ballroom dance but also furthers and suggests the continuing promise of dance research carried out through interdisciplinary methodologies. American EthnologistTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Setting the Stage Chapter 1: What is Competitive Ballroom Dance? Chapter 2: A Brief History of Ballroom Chapter 3: Judging Ballroom Dance Part 2: Performing Dancesport Chapter 4: Ballroom as Spectacle Chapter 5: Ballroom as Art Chapter 6: Ballroom as Sport Part 3: Ballroom Competitions as Events Chapter 7: Competitions as Festival and Celebration Chapter 8: Competitions as Ritual Part 4: Costs, Consequences, and Outcomes Chapter 9: Costumes and Conduct Chapter 10: Performing Gender Chapter 11: Living the Dancesport Life Conclusion
£114.00
Eyewear Publishing No One Taught Me To Tango
Book SynopsisGrove chronicles not only his own fascinating Anglo-Argentinian background growing up in Buenos Aires but also the political history of the tango. He writes, In the troubled times of Juan and Evita Peron, the middle classes detested the music and dance so adored by porteños, the ordinary people of Buenos Aires. Too proletarian, sexy and subversive. These days the tango has enthusiasts worldwide, from Finland to Japan, but I didn't see anyone dance it until I was 18 and didn't attempt it myself until I was nearly 60.' He also details the terrifying moment his father was kidnapped by urban guerrillas and his anguish over the Falklands war.
£17.00
Elena Pankey Календа&
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£25.64
