Physics and the Art of Dance: Understanding Movement

[gallery] Physics and the Art of Dance gives all who enjoy dance - whether as dancers, students, teachers, or fans - an opportunity to understand what happens when human bodies move in the remarkable ways we call dance . How, for instance, do dancers create the illusion of defying gravity? Or of starting to spin when in the air with no source of force to act on their bodies? You may observe some dancers using their arms in a way that allows some to jump higher than others. What is that technique, and why does it work? In this second edition, author Ken Laws - a physicist with years of professional dance training - teams with veteran dance instructor Arleen Sugano to provide new step-by-step experiments for dancers. "What you see" sections describe the way physical principles form the framework within which some movements exist. The complementary "What you do" sections allow dancers to experience how those physical analyses can provide them a more efficient means of learning how to carry out those movements. Throughout, the book shows how movements are first artistic expressions, and secondly movements of the body within the framework of easy-to-understand physical principles. Dancers and dance instructors will find in this book an efficient means of improving technical proficiency and growing professional and aesthetic development. For physics and science teachers, the book provides a new and compelling way to draw people into the world of science. And observers and fans of dance will marvel over the beautiful time-stop photography by renowned dance photographers Martha Swope and Gene Schiavone.

Bloch Women's Annabella Ballroom Shoe

[gallery] Add some glamour into your performance with this gorgeous Annabella ballroom shoe from Bloch. The strappy silhouette has a self-locking buckle that provides a custom fit while having you ready in a flash and the suede outsole makes sliding and gliding a cinch. Add some glamour into your performance with this gorgeous Annabella ballroom shoe from Bloch. The strappy silhouette has a self-locking buckle that provides a custom fit while having you ready in a flash and the suede outsole makes sliding and gliding a cinch. Annabella Balllrom shoe by BLOCH With a low, 1.5 inch wide heel, padded insole and self-locking buckle, this shoe is perfect for long hours of dancing on many types of floor The suede sole is flexible and supportive for a greater range of movement Flared heel with wide heel base for support, stability and comfort [amz_corss_sell asin="B0041IXO1O"]

Learn To Dance Bachata, Advanced Volume 3: A Step-By-Step Guide To Bachata Dancing

In Volume 3 for Advanced dancers, we turn the heat up a notch and provide even more complex and sensuous Bachata dance steps! Volume 3 is a must-have for the aspiring Bachata dancer whose ready to enhance and liven their style and skill. This is some extreme Bachata Dancing. SalsaCrazy Presents your complete step by step guide to Dancing the Bachata. Complete break down and instruction for men and women, including dancing to the music and essential tips for success on the dance floor. Sensual and Romantic. Over 16 weeks of Bachata lessons, & Countless private Lessons, all on one huge Bachata Video. Features multiple camera angles, picture in picture, music for practice! Plus detailed tips you can't find anywhere else

Social Dance from Dance a While (2nd Edition)

[gallery] Social Dance from Dance a While, Second Edition teaches the skills and techniques for most popular social dances in a comprehensive, affordable book. The book introduces beginning and intermediate dancers to the exciting world of social dance and ballroom dance. Each chapter provides a brief overview of dance history and then focuses on the dance's ryhthm, style, and steps, providing readers with an understanding of and appreciation for social dance technique. This latest edition includes up-to-date information on the latest styles and changes in dance and features a new chapter on Swing dancing.

Bloch Women's Yvette Ballroom Shoe

[gallery] Add some glamour into your performance with this gorgeous ballroom shoe from Bloch. The design features a self-locking buckle that provides a custom fit while having you ready in a flash. The suede sole makes gliding across the floor even easier. [amz_corss_sell asin="B0041IXPTK"]

Ballroom Dancing, 10th Edition

[gallery] Now in its tenth edition, this classic and comprehensive handbook has been revised to bring it up to date in keeping with changes on the dance floor and in the rules of dance competitions. The Quickstep, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango are all illustrated and described in great detail.

Capezio Men's SD103 Social Dance Shoe

[gallery] Heel Height: Approx. 1'' Tall. Soft, supple, and durable PU upper. 3/4" EVA, standard style wrapped heel with suede top lift - stitched for security to prevent delamination. Full suede outsole. 3/4 shank. Shock-absorbing sponge insole and heel. Strong heel counter for maximum ankle support. Begin with mens street shoe size. Lace-up dance shoe in faux leather featuring one-inch heel with suede-covered bottom for shock absorption Shock-absorbing sponge insole Flexible outsole [amz_corss_sell asin="B002COJ0XU"]

Bloch Women's SFX Split Flex Character Shoe

[gallery] The SplitFlex from Bloch is a cleanly cut and pretty character dance shoe. In a T-strap silhouette, this versatile shoe has a shorter shank with elastic that wraps around the underside of the foot and attaches to the forefoot to enhance your pointe, while an external stabilizer reinforces the heel without compromising flexibility. The SplitFlex from Bloch is a cleanly cut and pretty character dance shoe. In a T-strap silhouette, this versatile shoe has a shorter shank with elastic that wraps around the underside of the foot and attaches to the forefoot to enhance your pointe, while an external stabilizer reinforces the heel without compromising flexibility. A versatile leather character shoe Suede forefoot outsole Elasticized panel underfoot enables the Splitflex to move with the foot in pointe and demi [amz_corss_sell asin="B0041HZ3Q4"]

Learn to Dance Collection Set (Samba / Tango / Foxtrot / Salsa / Rumba / Mambo / Cha-Cha / Waltz)

If you are ready to introduce yourself to the world of dance or simply improve your existing skills, this series features hours of instructional footage and up to six different camera angles focusing on the specific movements of each dance.

Cole Haan Women's Tali Bow Ballet Flat

[gallery] Dainty yet versatile, our signature ballet delivers both fashion and comfort. cole haan signature hardware adorn its leather upper. while its base boasts both a half- inch micro wedge and a footbed padded with our grand.os technology. Round-toe ballet flat featuring elasticized opening and flat bow with logo-engraved hardware center Fully leather lined with padded leather socklining Lightweight PU midsole Grand.os technology

Bloch Men's Xavier Ballroom Dance Shoe

[gallery] Classic oxford upper in full-grain leather. Low wide heel and short shank provide arch support while maintaining flexibility for ease in demi pointe. In a handsome oxford silhouette, the Xavier from Bloch is a traditional ballroom and salsa dancing shoe. The smooth leather upper is set atop a low wide heel and short shank for maximum arch support, all the while still maintaining flexibility for ease in demi-pointe. The insole is fully cushioned to protect and absorb shock for the metatarsals, while the suede outsole provides traction and ease on turns and slides. Plain-toe dance shoe featuring classic oxford-style upper in full-grain leather Low wide heel [amz_corss_sell asin="B0041IXQT4"]

Wedding Dance Mastery System, 5 DVD Set: A Complete Instructional Step By Step Guide to Dancing at Your Wedding

Be able to dance to any of your favorite first dance wedding songs, and feel confident doing it! This wedding dance video will teach you all the popular styles of wedding dance so that you can tons of different wedding dance songs , and know how to dance to all of them. DanceCrazy presents the perfect instructional guide to your first wedding dance, and your first dance as husband and wife. With complete preparation for each dance (Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, and Rumba), we also include an enormous amount of extra material to cover every aspect of your dance. Every question you have will be answered with our in-depth discussion and overview of key concepts and practices that pertain to dancing at your wedding. We take you step by step through each dance, break everything down for you, dance it with you together to real music, and finally give you additional tips for success! We even put together some great patterns for you to take with you onto the dance floor! DanceCrazy's Wedding DVDs are for even the absolute beginner! wedding dance lessons wedding dance videos wedding dance songs wedding dance music dance wedding

SalsaCrazy's Advanced Salsa Dance Mastery System (Six-DVD Set)

[gallery] Over 3 years in production, the completely unique SEQUEL to the best selling salsa dance system of all time is finally here! SalsaCrazy's Advanced Salsa Dance Mastery System is a massive 6 DVD set for intermediate and advanced dancers. An all new, step-by-step, jam-packed advanced DVD collection. In Disc 1, you'll get 2 hours of jam-packed salsa instruction from the master of crazy himself, SalsaCrazy with his brilliant partner, Louise Garrison! Covering dozens of amazing advanced salsa patters & delving into the question ''what makes an advanced salsa dancer?", SalsaCrazy provides and in-depth and exciting analysis of some incredible salsa techniques that you can't find anywhere else! Disc 2 continues your advanced salsa training and goes deeper than ever before, giving you a rounded set of advanced patterns and techniques that are sure to light a fire on the dance floor! Evan Margolin, AKA SalsaCrazy, and his highly esteemed partners and instructors, Nadine Chan and Angeline Lucia are with you every step of the way. . . Disc 3 features some of SalsaCrazy's favorite instructors. . . Alison Hurwitz and Jesus Ortiz. With years of background and experience, both teachers give you their own unique and valuable spin on Advanced Salsa Dance Technique, breaking down every step and practicing along with you so you'll never miss a beat! In Disc 4, Alison and Jesus pick up where they left off, providing even more insightful tips and tricks for a healthy variety of hot and steamy advanced salsa dance figures. They take you deeper and deeper into what it really means to be an advanced dancer. Disc 5 includes some of our hottest and most skilled instructors, Tianne and Ricardo. Breaking down beautiful patterns and showing you the key to looking great on the dance floor, this disc reveals some of the most interesting and irresistible salsa dance patterns that you'll ever learn! Disc 6 is a stepping stone for you to become an even better salsa dancer by expanding your horizons and learning how to take your On2 Salsa Dancing to a higher level. Featuring world renowned salsa dance styling expert, Seaon Stylist will show you not only how to look hot, but how to actually feel comfortable and confident with every step you make.