Dance Resources : Technique
Books on Dance Technique
Dance technique & injury prevention by Call Number: RC1220 D35 H68 2000 Memorial Library Stacks Regular Size ShelvingISBN: 0878301046Contains information on five main areas: anatomy and physiology, general injuries, causes and treatments of injuries, strengthening exercises, and technical faults and anatomical variations. Has more than 320 diagrams and photographs.
Preventing dance injuries by Call Number: RC1220 D35 S64 2005 Memorial Library Stacks Regular Size ShelvingISBN: 0736055673Provides coverage of dance injuries, including screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Four chapters are dedicated to the determining factors in common injuries to young dancers. Also contains a glossary, a list of recommended readings, and 200 images.
Teaching movement & dance : a sequential approach to rhythmic movement by Call Number: GV1753.5 W45 2006 Memorial Library Stacks Regular Size ShelvingISBN: 1573792888A great book particularly for educators. Discusses different teaching strategies and presenting different movements. Also contains a lot of information on folk dance.
The art of teaching dance technique by Call Number: GV1753.5 S38 1993 Memorial Library Stacks Regular Size ShelvingISBN: 0883145448Perhaps a bit outdated, but this book is still helpful. It contains information important qualities of a dance teacher, planning, what to expect from students, how to present materials, how to make corrections, and more.
Articles/Online Resources
- Introduction to LabanotationA quick and easy text that gives the reader an understanding of how the notation looks and how it analyzes movement.
