Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books Dance written by Andre Grau and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-04-11 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Books: Dance is an original and exciting new guide to the magic and beauty of dance around the world. Step-by-step sequences and glorious full-color photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of dance traditions including the magical performances, stunning costumes, and extraordinary talent of dancers. See a ballet costume designed by Picasso, dancers who balance on stilts, and headdresses studded with gemstones. Discover why Javanese dancers "flow like water", the stories of the great classical ballets, see dance crazes from the last 100 years, and much, much more. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.
Download or read book Ballet written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This DK visual guide to ballet history goes beyond other ballet books, with beautiful photography that captures famous dancers and key stories. Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives and achievements of dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell. Meet composers and choreographers, from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to Matthew Bourne. From its origins at court and the first national ballet companies, to the contemporary scene and extraordinary venues that stage the productions, this book covers an impressive history of ballet and provides an invaluable overview of the subject. Filled with rarely seen photographs covering all the key figures, pieces, and performances, and compelling facts about each dance--the sources they draw from, their production history, and their reception over time--Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story is an essential gift for all ballet enthusiasts.
Download or read book Dance written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In styles as diverse as flamenco, czardas, and bangra, dance reflects cultural identity and inspires and energizes individuals and groups. Dance contains everything you need to know about world dance. With lively and colorful presentation, young people will discover the joy of movement from cultures all over the globe.
Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories written by Barbara Newman and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and pictures show scenes and steps from "Sleeping Beauty," "Giselle," "Coppelia," "Swan Lake," and "The Nutcracker."
Download or read book A Century of Russian Ballet written by and published by Dance Books Limited. This book was released on 2007 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ballet.
Download or read book Europe Dancing written by Andree Grau and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Europe Dancing examines the dance cultures and movements which have developed in Europe since the Second World War. Nine countries are represented in this unique collaboration between European dance scholars. The contributors chart the art form, and discuss the outside influences which have shaped it. This comprehensive book explores: * questions of identity within individual countries, within Europe, and in relation to the USA * the East/West cultural division * the development of state subsidy for dance * the rise of contemporary dance as an 'alternative' genre * the implications for dance of political, economic and social change. Useful historical charts are included to trace significant dance and political events throughout the twentieth century in each country. Never before has this information been gathered together in one place. This book is essential reading for everyone interested in dance and its growth and development in recent years.
Download or read book Shells written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashell from around the world Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise e-guide to seashells of the world. Includes more than 600 full-colour photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference ebook is designed to cut through the complex process of identification and make it accessible to the average reader. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each species entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight each shell's characteristics and distinguishing features. The entry always includes a distribution map, showing the geographical range of the species, as well as at-a-glance key facts. Includes detailed information on the shape of each genus, differences between the major classes, and more, this is the clearest identification e-guide to seashells for beginners and established enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book The Ballet Book written by DARCEY BUSSELL and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2006-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the poise, grace, and beauty of a prima ballerina take your breath away? Ever dreamt of landing that perfect pirouette? Covering everything from basic positions to the finesse of a pas de deux, this inspiring book will help your child pursue the elegant dance form of ballet. Perfect your port de bras and learn how to dance adagio and allegro. You will even find out the best way to look after your ballet shoes and ensure your make up is just right for your first night on stage. Using gorgeous photos of ballet dancers and easy-to-follow instructions, one of the world’s finest ballet dancers Darcey Bussell will teach you various poses, jumps, and exercises, as well as advanced moves and pointework. You will also discover folk and character dancing and read about the great choreographers and composers throughout ballet's history. The Ballet Book beautifully illustrates the world of ballet with captivating notes on classical techniques, the evolution of the dance form, the world’s greatest dancers, and a fascinating look on what goes on behind the scene. Budding ballet dancers, this one's for you!
Download or read book Hobbies Through Children s Books and Activities written by Nancy A. Jurenka and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-08-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help students develop their own special talents and interests while supporting student literacy, social development, and a lifelong interest in reading through connecting books to children's hobbies. Each of the book's 30 chapters focuses on a different hobby through an annotation of a picture book in which the targeted hobby has a key role. Jurenka further explores each hobby ranging from bird-watching to tap dancing through a starter activity, a language arts activity, a poem citation, a glossary of associated vocabulary, references to related societies and associations, and five annotations of nonfiction informational books. Not only will students enthusiastically read about their chosen hobbies, they will develop healthy lifelong passions for activities that positively affect their social and intellectual development.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books India written by Manini Chatterjee and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-07-12 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the rich diversity of the world''s most populousdemocracy in this stunning guide. Witness the beauty of the Taj Mahal, learn how India gained its independence, discover the splendor of the Mughal dynasty, and much, much more. Discover the people and traditions of one of the most dynamic countries in the world.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books Africa written by Yvonne Ayo and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-07-05 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the peoples of a vast and mysterious continent. Superb color photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the people, houses, tools and artifacts of African cultures and civilizations. See the gold of King Kofi-Karikari of the Asante, a priest''scostume made of bird''s feathers, a traveler''s magic charm, the flywhisks and crowns of the Obas of Nigeria and the incredible distorted masks of the Bamileke of Cameroon. Learn how bronzes were made by the lost-wax process, about the journey of a slave from Africa to North America, how elephants were trapped by hunter-gatherers, what life in a compound is like and how much metal would buy a wife.Discover what ulani warriors and their horses wore into battle, how a thatched house is built, the mysteries of the secret societies and how gourds are carved.And much, much more!
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books Witches Magic makers written by Douglas Hill and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-05-31 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is an up close and detailed new guide to the mysterious world of witches and wizards who they are and what they do. Stunning full-color photographs of magical tools, costumes, and magic-makers in action provide an unparalleled look into the rich legacy of complex practices that have existedin the world, and which, in some regions, are still very much alive today. Seea catalog of magical amulets and talismans, magic dolls from different cultures, and tools for divining and predicting the future. Learn some simple spells, how magic was practiced in ancient civilizations, and what cruel methods were used to punish witches in medieval times. Discover witches and wizards in mythology and the movies, magic-makers from other cultures around the world, the "craft"of present-day witches, and much, much more. Discover the world of magic andthe history, mysteries, and beliefs of magic-makers around the world
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books Religion written by Myrtle Langley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-04-11 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Books: Religion is a revealing and enlightening guide to the religions of the world. Superb color photographs give the reader "eyewitness" insight into the beliefs of different religions and into the lives of their founders and followers. See a Passover meal, a lama's headdress, the Wheel of Existence, a picture of Christ's Crucifixion, a Buddhist monk, and a shaman's mask. Learn why Buddhists meditate, who Mahavira was, what the five pillars of Islam are, what the Tao is, why Sikhs wear turbans, and what Confucius taught. Discover the meaning of the Yin-Yang symbol, why Zoroastrians worship in fire temples, the role of ancestors in primal religions, why Christians celebrate Holy Communion, what a Bar Mitzvah is, why the god Ganesh has the head of an elephant, and much, much more. Discover the teachings, history, beliefs, and practices of the world's organized faiths in Eyewitness: Religion.
Download or read book Interdisciplinary Learning Through Dance written by Lynnette Young Overby and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2005 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lesson plans in Interdisciplinary Learning Through Dance: 101 MOVEntures are broad (covering six disciplines) and deep (101 plans in all). Each lesson is based on national standards and has been field tested with students in grades K-5 with positive results. In fact, both teachers and students enjoy the plans and the learning gained through Interdisciplinary Learning Through Dance: 101 MOVEntures. Teachers value the materials: a book, a music CD to be used with selected lessons, and a 60-minute DVD that demonstrates teaching methodologies and shows selected lesson plans in action. All are designed to be used in lessons that focus on science, social studies, language arts, math, physical education, and creative arts. Students respond with enthusiasm to the active learning of subjects through playful movement. The book's content inspires engaging and active learning with these features: - Basic language of dance - How-tos of lesson planning - Classroom-management techniques - Thinking tools for promoting conceptual understanding - Assessment choices and forms Each lesson plan addresses the national standards for dance and the core curriculum subject areas, as well as the grade level, length, student objectives, and materials needed. In addition, each plan contains these special features: - Introduction - Moving adventure - Assessment - Extensions The book explores the benefits of crossing curricular boundaries with dance and delves into the vocabulary of dance and the pedagogy for creating moving adventures, or MOVEntures. It lays out the 101 lesson plans in six disciplines, providing assessment tools, lesson schematics, and additional resources- including the national standards and thinking tools. Complete. Cross-disciplinary. Broad and deep. Instructive. And fun. Teachers can't go wrong with Interdisciplinary Learning Through Dance: 101 MOVEntures, because the students learn the subjects and come back wanting to learn more.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books China written by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-06-25 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong to the sprawling Himalayan mountains and mighty Yangtze River, China is home to an astonishing 1.3 billion people. Be an eyewitness to a country that is at once traditional and modern, and learn about its history, people, and way of life in DK Eyewitness Books: China. Eyewitness China investigates China's present-day culture and highlights everything from life in arural village to changing fashions and technological innovations. With hundredsof real-life photographs, discover the secrets of traditional Chinese medicine, find out how China is surging ahead in international sports, trace each dynastywith the help of a comprehensive timeline, and much, much more! Discover the world's most populous country - and how it's changing with the times.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books The Amazon written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique, lavishly illustrated e-guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon--the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region. Applying the award-winning DK Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most bio-diverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, and the vast river that winds its way through it, this title profiles everything from the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books Medieval Life written by Andrew Langley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Middle Ages ran from the end of the Dark Ages to the Renaissance in the 15th century. Eyewitness Medieval Life gives the reader an in-depth look at life during that era, in both the town and the country, and for the peasants as well as the aristocracy. Discover the hardships of life on the land, and the magnificent tournaments of the royal court. Learn how food was prepared and served at a great banquet. See the illuminated chronicles kept by scholarly monks and how master craftworkers used their skills to decorate the great cathedrals. Featuring artifacts, costumes, furniture, and historical illustrations, Medieval Life is a unique and compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages
