Download or read book Jamie It s Our Dance written by Bryce King and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oh, God, what if they're following me? He turned his head slowly toward the right and moved his eyes to look at the driver of the car on his right. It was a black woman. She did not look his way and looked innocent enough. He breathed slightly and looked to his left. The driver of the car was a white-haired, elderly man. I think it's okay, he thought. A tractor-trailer suddenly appeared in his rearview mirror. What the hell's he doing, he asked himself. Are they allowed on the Beltway or not? He was confused and couldn't think. Just keep driving. Change lanes to see if he's following, he decided. But seeing the exit to Interstate 66 going toward Manassas, he took the exit. The tractor-trailer stayed on the Beltway headed for Maryland. Just keep driving, Jamie thought. Maybe just lay low for a couple of days . He drove for an hour, then crossed the Blue Ridge Mountains and started down into the valley toward Interstate 81, which ran all the way through Virginia and into Tennessee. He noticed a black car in his rear-view mirror. It was the kind of car a gangster would use.
Download or read book Dancing Mindfulness written by Jamie Marich, PhD, LPCC-S and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively, passionate approach to moving meditation offers a fresh way to embrace mindfulness. It weaves together personal stories, therapeutic insights, practical skills and opportunities for reflection and practice to provide a gateway to spiritual growth, a path to more balanced living, a healing experience and ignition for your creativity.
Download or read book Beauty Is Experience written by Emmaly Wiederholt and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beauty is Experience is a collaboration between dancer/writer Emmaly Wiederholt and photographer Gregory Bartning. For more than two years, they collected interviews and photographs of dancers over age 50 along the West Coast. Spanning from Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area to Portland and Seattle, the culmination includes over 50 interviews with dancers ranging in age from 50 to 95, and ranging in practice from ballet and Argentine tango to African and contact improvisation.
Download or read book Center Center written by James Whiteside and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “James Whiteside is an electrifying performer, an incredible athlete, and an artist, through and through. To know James is to love him; with Center Center, you are about to fall in love.” —Jennifer Garner “A frank examination and celebration of queerness.” —Good Morning America A daring, joyous, and inspiring memoir-in-essays from the American Ballet Theatre principal dancer-slash-drag queen-slash-pop star who's redefining what it means to be a man in ballet There's a mark on every stage around the world that signifies the center of its depth and width, called "center center." James Whiteside has dreamed of standing on that very mark as a principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre ever since he was a twelve-year-old blown away by watching the company's spring gala. The GLAMOUR. The VIRTUOSITY. The RIPPED MEN IN TIGHTS! In this absurd and absurdist collection of essays, Whiteside tells us the story of how he got to be a primo ballerino—stopping along the way to muse about the tragically fated childhood pets who taught him how to feel, reminisce on ill-advised partying at summer dance camps, and imagine fantastical run-ins with Jesus on Grindr. Also in these pages are tales of the two alter egos he created to subvert the strict classical rigor of ballet: JbDubs, an out-and-proud pop musician, and Ühu Betch, an over-the-top drag queen named after Yoohoo chocolate milk. Center Center is an exuberant behind-the-scenes tour of Whiteside’s triple life, both on- and offstage—a raunchy, curious, and unapologetic celebration of queerness, self-expression, friendship, sex, creativity, and pushing boundaries that will entertain you, shock you*, inspire you, embolden you . . . and maybe even make you cry. *THIS IS NOT A BOOK FOR CHILDREN.
Download or read book Dancing the Dream written by Jamie Sams and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1999-05-05 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FIND YOUR SACRED PATH Widely recognized as one of the foremost teachers of Native American wisdom, Jamie Sams reveals the seven sacred paths of human spiritual development and explains how exploring each path leads to shifts in our personal relat
Download or read book My Story My Dance written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In James E. Ransome’s realistic pastel portraits, Battle, his family, and his teachers all seem lit from within.” —The New York Times Book Review A boy discovers his passion for dance and becomes a modern hero in this inspiring picture book biography of Robert Battle, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. When Robert Battle was a boy wearing leg braces, he never dreamed he’d study at Juilliard. Though most dancers begin training at an early age, it wasn’t until Robert was a teenager that his appreciation for movement—first from martial arts, then for ballet—became his passion. But support from his family and teachers paired with his desire and determination made it possible for Robert to excel. After years of hard work, the young man who was so inspired by a performance of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations became the artistic director of the very company that motivated him. Today, under Robert’s leadership, Alvin Ailey continues to represent the African American spirit through dance. Featuring illustrations brimming with vibrant color and swirling motion, this biographical picture book from husband-and-wife team James Ransome and Lisa Cline-Ransome includes a foreword from Robert Battle himself as well as a bibliography, suggested further reading, and an author’s note.
Download or read book Jamie s Groove written by Amina Rose and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within Jamie's Groove!, disabilities become a canvas for creativity and expression. This heartwarming tale set in the melodic town of Rhythmville, centers on Jamie, a boy with quadriplegia and Autism. Despite the constraints of his wheelchair, Jamie's passion for dance is indefatigable. Driven by the pulsating beats of the town's music, he dreams of joining in the dance revelry. A serendipitous drumbeat ignites his imagination, propelling him to pioneer an inclusive dance arena where every move shines and diversity is celebrated. You'll encounter resilient Jamie and a cast of supportive townsfolk in a world where rhythm acts as the heartbeat of the community. This tender narrative is woven with messages of: Unity through diversity Empowerment in face of challenges The joyous freedom of expression The transformative power of music Written and illustrated by Amina Rose, Jamie's Groove! offers a visual extravaganza with beautiful, easy-to-follow illustrations that mirror the invigorating narrative, making every page a delight to behold. Appropriate for readers aged 6 to 8, and perfect for classrooms and homes alike, this book champions: - Cultural diversity and inclusion - Encouragement and kindness - Self-acceptance and confidence Benefits of Jamie's Groove!: - Engages young readers with a balance of a compelling story and lovely illustrations. - Encourages children to celebrate differences and recognize their unique abilities. - Promotes positive role models and constructive self-expression. - Offers a rhythmic, rhyming story that avoids being repetitive, catering to the exacting tastes of curious young minds. - Crafted with care to avoid bad formatting, ensuring a seamless reading experience. Brought to you by Amina Rose, who draws upon her multifaceted background including dance awards and educational achievements, this book transcends the ordinary with its vibrant storytelling and illustrations. Jamie's Groove! exemplifies that when we come together, embracing each beat of life's dance, our collective rhythm is stronger and more beautiful. Discover Jamie's world where every child finds their groove and dances to the beat of their own dreams.
Download or read book Jamie the Giraffe Learns to Dance written by Kate Silves and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A question for you dear readers and listeners: What is this story trying to teach us? Answer: Be content with the uniqueness of you.
Download or read book Dancing Mindfulness written by Jamie Marich and published by Skylight Paths Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively, passionate approach to moving meditation offers a fresh way to embrace mindfulness. It weaves together personal stories, therapeutic insights, practical skills and opportunities for reflection and practice to provide a gateway to spiritual growth, a path to more balanced living, a healing experience and ignition for your creativity.
Download or read book Rooted Jazz Dance written by Lindsay Guarino and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Dance Education Organization Ruth Lovell Murray Book Award UNCG | Susan W. Stinson Book Award for Dance Education An African American art form, jazz dance has an inaccurate historical narrative that often sets Euro-American aesthetics and values at the inception of the jazz dance genealogy. The roots were systemically erased and remain widely marginalized and untaught, and the devaluation of its Africanist origins and lineage has largely gone unchallenged. Decolonizing contemporary jazz dance practice, this book examines the state of jazz dance theory, pedagogy, and choreography in the twenty-first century, recovering and affirming the lifeblood of jazz in Africanist aesthetics and Black American culture. Rooted Jazz Dance brings together jazz dance scholars, practitioners, choreographers, and educators from across the United States and Canada with the goal of changing the course of practice in future generations. Contributors delve into the Africanist elements within jazz dance and discuss the role of Whiteness, including Eurocentric technique and ideology, in marginalizing African American vernacular dance, which has resulted in the prominence of Eurocentric jazz styles and the systemic erosion of the roots. These chapters offer strategies for teaching rooted jazz dance, examples for changing dance curricula, and artist perspectives on choreographing and performing jazz. Above all, they emphasize the importance of centering Africanist and African American principles, aesthetics, and values. Arguing that the history of jazz dance is closely tied to the history of racism in the United States, these essays challenge a century of misappropriation and lean into difficult conversations of reparations for jazz dance. This volume overcomes a major roadblock to racial justice in the dance field by amplifying the people and culture responsible for the jazz language. Contributors: LaTasha Barnes | Lindsay Guarino | Natasha Powell | Carlos R.A. Jones | Rubim de Toledo | Kim Fuller | Wendy Oliver | Joanne Baker | Karen Clemente | Vicki Adams Willis | Julie Kerr-Berry | Pat Taylor | Cory Bowles | Melanie George | Paula J Peters | Patricia Cohen | Brandi Coleman | Kimberley Cooper | Monique Marie Haley | Jamie Freeman Cormack | Adrienne Hawkins | Karen Hubbard | Lynnette Young Overby | Jessie Metcalf McCullough | E. Moncell Durden Publication of this work made possible by a Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Download or read book Rabbit s Snow Dance written by Joseph Bruchac and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbit’s Snow Dance Master storytellers Joseph and James Bruchac present a hip and funny take on an Iroquois folktale about the importance of patience, the seasons, and listening to your friends. Pair it with other stories about stubborn animals like Karma Wilson’s Bear Wants More and Verna Aardema’s Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears. Rabbit loves the winter. He knows a dance, using an Iroquois drum and song, to make it snow—even in summertime! When rabbit decides that it should snow early, he starts his dance and the snow begins to fall. The other forest animals are not happy and ask him to stop, but Rabbit doesn’t listen. How much snow is too much, and will Rabbit know when to stop? The father-son duo behind How Chipmunk Got His Stripes, Raccoon’s Last Race, and Turtle’s Race with Beaver present their latest retelling of Native American folklore. “The telling is sprightly, and Newman's ink-and-watercolor artwork makes an ideal companion. An appealing addition to folktale shelves.” —Booklist “This modern retelling maintains [the Bruchacs’] solid reputation for keeping Native American tales fresh.” —School Library Journal “The picturesque language makes it a pleasure to read aloud.”—BCCB
Download or read book Our Children Our Ways Music and Dance Teacher s Guide written by Jamie|Beaulieu Koshyk (Carol|Jamieson, Janet|Broatch, Joanne) and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Blue Jay s Dance written by Louise Erdrich and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1996-03 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novelist writes of her experiences during a 12 month period through pregnancy, new motherhood, and return to writing.
Download or read book The Ghost Dance Religion and Wounded Knee written by James Mooney and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic of American anthropology explores messianic cult behind Indian resistance, from Pontiac to the 1890s. Extremely detailed and thorough. Originally published in 1896 by the Bureau of American Ethnology. 38 plates, 49 other illustrations.
Download or read book Motorman Conductor and Motor Coach Operator written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 1028 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. include the Proceedings of the association's 12th-27th annual conventions.
Download or read book The Lucky Place written by Zu Vincent and published by Boyds Mills Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1970s, a girl comes of age struggling with the loss of two father figures in her life.
Download or read book Life of a Pioneer Being the Autobiography of James S Brown written by James S. Brown and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is an autobiography of an early Mormon Pioneer, James Stephens Brown, who was a notable writer and speaker, was a prominent participant in the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in California. This significant work provides a window into the past. Brown's relationship with historical events of the moment contains the time when the territorial area of the great Republic was almost doubled by the addition of the Pacific slope and the Rocky Mountain region and when the great gold in California was discovered. The narrative of this book is presented in the simple and straightforward language of the people, with a clarity and power of expression that will be pleasing and impressive to every reader. The aim of the writer was to tell the story of his life for the advantage and amusement of his children and friends and of all others who may read it. Brown describes several compelling and startling incidents of his life with ease in this autobiography.
