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Brought to you by Penguin. From bestselling author and Strictly Come Dancing’s Head Judge, Shirley Ballas, a sparkling toolkit for living your best life, and new stories from Shirley's life on and off the dance floor. After twenty years of shiny floors, sambas, and sequins, we’re more...

In this audiobook, we’ll outline Capoeira's basics in terms of techniques and style. This informative guide will give you a brief history of this fascinating martial art and teach you some impressive offensive and defensive movements. You will also have the chance to learn many Brazilian terms and their cultural meanings. This audiobook outlines everything you need to know about Capoeira as one of the types of martial arts.

A feel-good fable and an enduring critique of conformity told with true John Waters flair. Listen as Waters himself acts out each role! Tracy Turnblad, a spunky, full-figured Baltimore teen, wants nothing more than to be a featured dancer on The Corny Collins Show. So when she gets chosen to be...

ACTIVADOS PARA TRANSFORMAR Guía práctica para Ministerios de Danza, Artes Creativas y Adoración Profética El Ministerio de las Artes es una herramienta espiritual poderosa para la iglesia de Jesucristo. Sin embargo, su efectividad no depende del talento, sino de ministros formados en carácter, identidad y autoridad espiritual. Activados para Transformar es una guía práctica para danzores, artistas y líderes cristianos que desean desarrollar ministerios de danza y artes creativas con fundamento bíblico, madurez espiritual y dirección del Espíritu Santo. A través de enseñanzas ...

From the most brilliant and audacious choreographer of our time, the exuberant tale of a young dancer’s rise to the pinnacle of the performing arts world, and the triumphs and perils of creating work on his own terms—and staying true to himself Before Mark Morris became “the most...

In this raw and redemptive debut memoir, Ellen O'Connell Whittet explores the silent suffering of the ballerina - and finds it emblematic of the violence that women quietly shoulder every day. For O'Connell Whittet, letting go of one meant confronting the other - only then was it possible to truly take flight.

I still remember my very first embraces in tango. Quiet exchanges of breath and energy, and that burning feeling in my chest, the longing to hold and be held. I was captivated not just by the dance, but by the way it seemed to touch something profoundly human: connection, vulnerability, and meaning. Tango was never just steps and music for me; it was a mirror reflecting parts of myself I had long forgotten or never fully known. Over the years, I have met thousands of dancers: beginners and veterans, teachers and organizers, seekers and skeptics, each with their own vision of what tango is ...

'I can vividly remember the last steps of the last ballet, walking off the stage led by a mother and knowing the decision I had to make. That was my last dance.' Mary Li (ne� McKendry) is an international ballet star and a mother like no other. She became a household name when her husband Li...

Who would have guessed that one short conversation with New York City Ballet Artistic Director Peter Martins would change the course of how we approach America’s favorite holiday ballet, and serve as a catalyst for changing how we talk about race in America? Phil Chan, arts advocate and co-founder of Final Bow for Yellowface, chronicles his journey navigating conversations around race, representation, and inclusion arising from issues in presenting one short dance—the Chinese variation from The Nutcracker. Armed with new vocabulary, he recounts his process and pitfalls in advising Salt ...

Unlock the power of ballet—on and off the stage. Whether you’re a dancer, parent, or educator, this guide reveals ten timeless reasons why ballet is more than a class—it’s a toolkit for life. From posture and poise to focus and discipline, ballet builds confident, capable humans. Written by experienced ballet instructor Dawn C Crouch, a former dancer with Houston Ballet, Ballet Helps Everything! delivers practical wisdom and meaningful lessons that last a lifetime. Train smarter. Live stronger. Grow with grace. From the Book: ✔️ How ballet training boosts strength, flexibility, ...

A 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist in Nonfiction An Electric Literature “Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book of 2022” Selection A love letter to the legendary Black and Latinx LGBTQ underground subculture, uncovering its abundant legacy and influence in popular culture. What is Ballroom? Not a...

Covering the Taylor Swift multiverse from all angles with a uniquely fascinating journey through fandom history, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes detail on her career across all eras—including The Tortured Poets Department—this lush package is the ultimate fan guide for Swifties...

The inspiring true story of Loïe Fuller, a radical 19th-century art nouveau icon who turned artificial light into performance art and became the incandescent inventor of modern dance, is revealed in this transportive and hypnotic historical narrative.

The uplifting, heartwarming life story of overcoming adversity from one of Strictly's best-loved dancers Listeners have fallen in love with Jojo and you will too! 'I have experienced a full rollercoaster of emotions . . . Tears and smiles in abundance. I have a feeling I will be revisiting this...

Before Ratmansky was the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, the resident choreographer at American Ballet Theatre, the artist in residence at New York City Ballet, and generally, as The New Yorker has it, "the most sought-after man in ballet," he was just a boy from Kyiv, sneaking into the ballet at night, concocting his own juvenile adaptations of novels and stories, and dreaming up new possibilities for bodies in motion.

Dancing in Blackness is a professional dancer's personal journey over four decades, across three continents and 23 countries, and through defining moments in the story of black dance in America. In this memoir, Halifu Osumare reflects on what blackness and dance have meant to her life and international career.

This book is designed to be a companion to an aerialist's training, for those looking for a deeper meaning to the basic instruction given in a class setting. This will guide you through every aspect of starting your aerial silks journey, whether it be learning how to climb, finding your spinal alignment, or even just mastering the enviable toe point. Beyond just the anatomical, this will also instruct you on class etiquette and pinpointing your body weaknesses that you might not be aware of.

When the Embrace Whispers is a heartwarming novel about Sarah, a woman yearning for more beyond the ordinary. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers tango, leading her into a world brimming with passion and self-discovery. This story beautifully intertwines Sarah's journey through love, loss, friendship, and the courage to pursue her heart's desires. It's a poignant tale that celebrates life's unexpected turns, the rediscovery of passion, and the liberating power of dance. This novel, exploring themes of freedom and transformation, is a testament to finding joy and meaning in ...

Discover what it takes to make your own sunshine with Freed by Flamenco, the captivating story of one woman's journey to discover happiness and freedom through flamenco dancing. This true story will show you how to persevere, find purpose, and take control of your own life. By listening to this book, you can reclaim your freedom and gain the confidence to take charge of your life, achieve a deep sense of joy and fulfillment through self-expression, and transform your life with the power of a passion that brings you joy, whether it is flamenco or some other art form or perhaps sport.

Ideal for students of Shakespeare and Dance Studies, Choreographing Shakespeare explores how dance adaptations strive to design legible and intelligible stories, while ultimately celebrating the beauty of pure movement.