A survey of dance, including tap, modern, jazz, and ballet, and a timeline of the history of dance and the place it holds in cultures around the world.
A young Hindu girl from India, Parvati, who is known for the extraordinary events that occur when she dances, leaves her family to train in classical Indian dance with a great master, but her commitment to a program of dance, study, and devotion falters when she meets a gentle-eyed boy.
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.
Describes eleven careers that do not require a college degree for people who are interested in physical movement, each including such information as training requirements, salary ranges, and future outlook, as well as lists of related organizations and Web sites.
Explores the dance traditions of African-Americans, from their origins in the expressive dances that the slaves brought from Africa through the development of jazz and tap to modern dance and ballet.
Examines techniques of dance for cheerleaders, looking at the differences between dancing and cheering, explaining the importance of having a good attitude, and discussing stretching, choreography, and the factors of food, fitness, and fun.
