{"product_id":"beginning-modern-dance-9781450405171","title":"Beginning Modern Dance","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Modern Dance\u003c\/i\u003e introduces modern dance as a performing art through participation, appreciation, and academic study. Students can practice beginning modern dance technique using the book’s 50 photos with descriptions and 38 accompanying video clips. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. \u003c\/b\u003eIntroduction to Modern Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Defining Modern Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Benefits of Studying Modern Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Basics of Modern Dance Class \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Expectations and Etiquette for Students \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Structure of Modern Dance Class \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Unique Features of Modern Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Appreciating Modern Dance As a Performing Art \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Preparing for Class \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dressing for Class \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Carrying Dance Gear \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Preparing Yourself Mentally and Physically \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Safety and Health \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Studio Safety \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Personal Safety \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Basic Anatomy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Basic Kinesiology \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Preventing and Treating Common Dance Injuries \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Flexibility and Stretching \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Achieving Optimal Fitness \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Modern Dance Basics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Elements of Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Movement Preferences in Modern Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Basic Positions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Stage Directions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Basic Movements \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Dance Composition Basics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Creative Process in Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Aesthetic Principles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Meaning Making \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Choreographic Techniques \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Choreographic Structures \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Choreographic Forms \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Performing and Responding to Modern Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Learning Movement for Performance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Viewing and Responding to Modern Dance Performances \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e History of Modern Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Origins of Modern Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Evolution of Modern Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dance in Higher Education \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Relevance of Modern Dance Today \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Five Major Styles of Modern Dance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Humphrey-Limón \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Martha Graham \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Merce Cunningham \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Lester Horton \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Katherine Dunham \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Eclectic Approach \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Somatic Practices \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Identifying Your Instructor’s Approach \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408554107223,"sku":"9781450405171","price":45.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781450405171.jpg?v=1730503317","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/beginning-modern-dance-9781450405171","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}