| Edition |
Revised edition. |
| Description |
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
DK eyewitness books |
|
DK eyewitness books.
|
| Note |
At head of title: Eyewitness. |
|
"Discover the world of dance-- from the magic of ballet to the drama of flamenco"--Cover. |
| Contents |
What is dance? -- Learning to dance -- Ballet class -- Accompaniment to dance -- Keeping time -- Themes and messages -- Telling tales -- Beauty and strength -- Fancy footwear -- Makeup -- Costumes in dance -- Costume design -- Behind a mask -- Dance and worship -- Court dance -- National heritage -- Role reversal -- Something old, something new -- Changes over time -- Groups and shapes -- Dance and community -- Sets for dance -- Behind the scenes -- Famous dancers -- Choreography -- Dance crazes -- Did you know? -- World of dance -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Summary |
Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, costume, history, and noted dancers and choreographers. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Subject |
Dance -- Juvenile literature.
|
|
Dance -- Cross-cultural studies -- Juvenile literature.
|
|
Folk dancing -- Juvenile literature.
|
|
Dance.
|
|
Folk dancing.
|
| Added Author |
Crawford, Andy, illustrator.
|
| Added Title |
Eyewitness dance |
| ISBN |
0756610664 library binding |
|
9780756610661 library binding |
|
0756610656 trade bdg. |
|
9780756610654 trade bdg. |
|
