Dance / written by Andrée Grau ; special photography, Andy Crawford.
| Author/creator | Grau, Andrée |
| Other author | Crawford, Andy, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Rev. ed. |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : DK Publishing, 2005. |
| Description | 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | At head of title: Eyewitness |
| Variant title | Eyewitness dance |
| Series | DK eyewitness books DK eyewitness books. ^A689301 |
| 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. |
| Abstract | Surveys all forms of dance throughout the world, discussing its cultural and social significance, costume, history, and noted dancers and choreographers. |
| Local note | Little-472908--305131068543$ |
| General note | Includes index. |
| General note | "Discover the world of dance-- from the magic of ballet to the drama of flamenco"--Cover. |
| Action note | Little- committed to retain 20200101 20401231 CUSP |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Children's nonfiction. |
| LCCN | 2005278283 |
| ISBN | 0756610664 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 9780756610661 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 0756610656 (trade bdg.) |
| ISBN | 9780756610654 (trade bdg.) |
| Stock number | 1241897 QBI |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 792.8 G775D | ✔ Available | Place Hold |