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1) Dance
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 99
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, its costume, its history, and noted dancers and choreographers.
Publisher
ARAF
Pub. Date
[1991-2006]
Language
English
Description
Documentary on Egyptian folk dances, as filmed on location between 1971 and 1988 by Aisha Ali, who performs herself in two dances recorded in 1991. The musical group led by Rais Qinnawi appears in several segments. Urban and rural landscapes and scenes of daily life are interspersed with the dances.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Legendary dancers and choreographers Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor, Suzanne Farrell, Mark Morris, Judith Jamison, and Bill Irwin appear alongside new innovators to reveal the passion, discipline, and daring of the world of dance. Featured are amazing performances by world-renowned dancers interwoven with intimate interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and rare archival footage.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
Description
A Valentine's Day dance at Greg's middle school has turned his world upside down until an unexpected twist gives Greg a partner for the dance and leaves his best friend Rowley the odd man out.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 540L
Language
English
Description
When four young girls meet in dance class, it takes time for them to find a way--and a reason--to pull together as one, but Emily helps them realize that, just like a bag of jellybeans, they can be different and still go well together.
Series
Criterion collection volume 406
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A dancer's world: Martha Graham discusses the dancer as a creative artist, as members of her dance company illustrate her theories in a dance choreographed by Miss Graham. Woven into the movements of the dance are all the basic techniques required by the modern dancer.
Appalachian spring: a ballet depicting the wedding day of a pioneer couple.
Night journey: Martha Graham's interpretation of the Oedipus legend, depicting the moment of Jocasta's...
Publisher
StratoStream
Pub. Date
[2008?]
Language
English
Description
Best-selling dance celebrity Jenna teaches bellydance in an elegant, glamorous, and beautiful way. Dances are taught in a workout and dance class format and include hipwork layering, upper body layering and turn drills as well as two intermediate-advanced choreographies.
Publisher
Shahrzad Dance Co
Pub. Date
[2010?]
Language
English
Description
Features a compilation of dances from live concerts performed by Shahrzad Dance Company in California. Shahrzad Khorsandi, Artistic Director of SDC, choreographs dances with a range from classical Persian to Fusion and modern dance.