World of dance

An introduction to popular dance that examines the trends and developments of dances practiced by European nobles in the Renaissance through the Baroque periods and on into the early twenty-first century, describes how history impacts dances such as the waltz, jitterbug, and forms of urban street dancing, and discusses how dancers come up with artistic forms of expression.

An introduction to popular dance that examines the trends and developments of dances practiced by European nobles in the Renaissance through the Baroque periods and on into the early twenty-first century, describes how history impacts dances such as the waltz, jitterbug, and forms of urban street dancing, and discusses how dancers come up with artistic forms of expression.

Offers a brief introduction to modern dance, tracing its history, profiling key dancers and choreographers, explaining some of its key moves, and including tips on choosing a class.

Offers a brief introduction to modern dance, tracing its history, profiling key dancers and choreographers, and explaining some of its key moves.

Describes the various dances of India, Thailand, Java, Bali, China, and Japan, and discusses the influences of religion and society on the development and spread of uniquely Asian dance forms.

Describes the history, movements, and cultural significance of several religious and secular Middle Eastern dances, including Whirling Dervish dancing, belly dance, the dabkeh, and others, and discusses men's solos and controversy Western representation of Middle Eastern dances.

Examines the purpose and meaning of the varied dances of Africa, looking at the specific dances of western, eastern and central, northern, and southern regions of the continent.

An introduction to ballet, discussing the history, styles, and famous dancers and choreographers.

Introduces the history, religious significance, national styles, and basic steps of traditional dance of the Middle East and North Africa.

Introduces the history, religious significance, national styles, and basic steps of traditional dance from Latin America and the Caribbean.