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Overview
This book applies basic principals of physics to the art of dance, opening up a new level of appreciation for lovers of the form.Synopsis
This Book Applies Basic Principles Of Physics To The Art Of Dance, Opening Up Anew Level Of Appreciation For Lovers Of The Form. Using Simple, Nontechnical Terms, Laws And Harvey Describe How Those Laws Affect Dancing Bodies.--[book Cover]. Balance -- Motions Without Turns -- Pirouettes -- Turns In The Air -- The Effects Of Body Size -- The Image And Experience Of The Pas De Deux -- A Physical Analysis Of Partnering -- The Mechanics Of Partnered Turns -- The Mechanics Of Lifts -- The Black Swan Pas De Deux -- Ice Skating -- A Step Into The Future. Kenneth Laws And Cynthia Harvey, Photographs By Martha Swope. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Editorials
Booknews
An expansion of The Physics of Dance (Schirmer, 1984), featuring a new co-author who is a professional dancer, and major new sections on the pas de deux, figure skating, and ice dancing. A non-technical explanation of how dancers can achieve better, safer performances through an understanding of how the laws of gravity, momentum, and energy affect dancing bodies--enhanced with specially commissioned stop-action and sequence photographs by Martha Swope, as well as detailed technical drawings. A 30-minute videocassette illustrating the principles of physics involved in dance is included. The book (871326-5, $22) and video (871327-3, $35) are also available individually. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
November 1, 1994
Publisher
Macmillan Library Reference
Pages
227
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780028713274