Line Dances Around the World

Line Dances Around the World
Author: Marylou Morano Kjelle
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2020-05-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545751439

This contemporary title explores line dances around the world in today s health-oriented world. The young reader is exposed to the health and fitness perspective of line dancing, and is encouraged to draw conclusions as to the appropriateness of the activity in his or her life. A variety of line dances, including the Electric Slide, the Cupid Shuffle, the Macarena, and the Wobble are presented, along with the History and origin of line dancing. Safety issues are presented where appropriate. Line Dances Around the World has been developed to encourage young readers to analyze the information and satisfies many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level skills, and progressive strategies for middle grade and junior high level students.

Dancing Around the World with Mike and Barbara Bivona

Dancing Around the World with Mike and Barbara Bivona
Author: Michael Bivona
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 619
Release: 2009-12-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1426935439

From Buenos Aires to Paris to New Orleans, Mike and Barbara Bivona have traveled and danced throughout the world. And in this memoir and travelogue, these two dance aficionados share their adventures and experiences. Ballroom dancers for more than twenty years, the Bivonas have traveled extensively while honing their dancing skills and meeting fellow dancers. Dancing Around the World with Mike and Barbara Bivona provides detailed accounts of their experiences in Argentina, Paris, Hawaii, Italy, the Catskill Mountains of New York, the Caribbean, and South Florida, as well as other destinations. This account not only includes dancing details, but also shares the history and flavor of the exciting locales they have visited. Augmented with photographs, Dancing Around the World with Mike and Barbara Bivona also includes background information on the art of ballroom dancing, a few dance lessons, biographies of select dancers who have performed on the television show Dancing with the Stars, current ballroom dancing philosophy, and information about the intellectual benefits gained from dancing.

DK Eyewitness Books: Dance

DK Eyewitness Books: Dance
Author: Andre Grau
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2005-04-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756667828

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.

Discovering Dance

Discovering Dance
Author: Gayle Kassing
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2024
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1718220839

Discovering Dance is the premier introductory dance text for high school students. It helps students grasp the foundational concepts of dance and explore movement activities from the perspectives of a dancer, a choreographer, and an observer.

African Dance Trends

African Dance Trends
Author: Tammy Gagne
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2020-05-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545751412

This contemporary title explores African dance trends in today s health-oriented world. The teenage reader is exposed to the health and fitness perspective of African dance, African regional differences, dance meanings, and History, and is encouraged to draw conclusions as to the appropriateness of the activity in his or her life. Safety issues are presented where appropriate. African Dance Trends has been developed to encourage teens to analyze the information and satisfies many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level skills, and progressive strategies for middle grade and junior high level students.

Trends in Hip-Hop Dance

Trends in Hip-Hop Dance
Author: Kjelle Marylou
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2014-06-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612285953

This contemporary title explores trends in hip-hop dance in today's health-oriented world. The young reader is exposed to the health and fitness perspective of hip-hop dance, and is encouraged to draw conclusions as to the appropriateness of the activity in their life. A variety of hip-hop dances, including breaking, popping, locking, and video/pop style are presented, along with popular dances or moves that became famous, like the Dougie, the Harlem Shake, and the Walk it Out. Safety issues are presented where appropriate. The "Trends in Hip-Hop" title has been developed to encourage young readers to analyze the information and satisfies many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level skills, and progressive strategies for middle grade and junior high level students.

Trends in Hip-Hop Dance

Trends in Hip-Hop Dance
Author: Marylou Morano Kjelle
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2020-05-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545751455

Working out and staying fit is easy when you make hip-hop dance your fitness routine. Hip-hop dance started out as b-boying, but today it s more than backspins and six-steps; it s a complete body workout. In addition to the physical benefits, hip-hop dance relieves stress, increases self-confidence, and provides a positive outlet for self-expression. Trends in Hip-Hop Dance takes the reader on a forty-year journey that starts with the birth of hip-hop dance in the South Bronx and continues to its present-day presence in theaters, motion pictures, and television shows. Ready to liven up your fitness routine? Try the hip-hop way!

Get Fit with Video Workouts

Get Fit with Video Workouts
Author: Sue Davis Potts
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2020-05-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545751420

This contemporary title explores video workout trends in today s health-oriented world. The young reader is exposed to the universe of the most popular DVD and video game workouts, like P90X, Insanity, Zumba Fitness, Wii Fit Plus, Kinect Sports, and Just Dance, and is encouraged to draw conclusions as to the appropriateness of the activity in his or her life. Safety issues are presented where appropriate. Get Fit With Video Workouts has been developed to encourage teens to analyze the information and satisfies many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level skills, and progressive strategies for middle grade and junior high level students.

Trends in Martial Arts

Trends in Martial Arts
Author: Tammy Gagne
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2020-05-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545751463

Martial arts have been around for centuries, yet they are just as popular today as ever. The various techniques which are part of aikido, karate, and tae kwon do can prove to be extremely valuable self-defense skills. Practicing martial arts is also an excellent way to stay in good physical condition. In the mood for a fast-paced workout? Kickboxing or Tae Bo may be just your thing. Tai chi, on the other hand, is known for having calming and even healing qualities. Whichever type of martial art you choose to learn, it can help you become a more disciplined and self-confident person.