Resources: Movement Media
Three new reference tools for class.
BOOK
Breathing Life into Dance: One Teacher’s Perspective
by Robin Conrad Sturm
Strategic Book Publishing
In a nutshell: An eye-opening guide to the dance lifestyle for teachers, serious students and parents.
This book provides firsthand advice on how to effectively nurture a career in dance. The author, a founding member of The Washington Ballet, shares her personal story and knowledge, including how to put a class syllabus to work, prepare for a recital and deal with life after performance. She takes a personal approach and a light tone, making it an easy read. While the book could benefit from the addition of visual aids and a tighter focus, the author manages to cover a range of relevant subjects within 19 short chapters.
DVD
The New Dance Group Gala Historical Concert: Retrospective 1930s–1970s
Dancetime Publications
by The American Dance Guild
In a nutshell: A celebratory film that captures the essence of the influential New Dance Group choreographers.
This 160-minute, two-DVD package features exclusive interviews and works by 17 modern dance pioneers of the New Dance Group, including Anna Sokolow, Daniel Nagrin, Jane Dudley, Sophie Maslow and Donald McKayle. Viewers will be treated to performances captured from the June 11, 1993 gala concert, presented by The American Dance Guild.
CD
Broadway Ballet: Music For Ballet Class
by Lisa Harris
Tenacious Productions
In a nutshell: A soft, melodic accompaniment to intermediate ballet exercises.
This double CD by pianist Lisa Harris features 62 selections from various Broadway musicals suited for barre and center work. Students will enjoy doing pliés and port de bras to recognizable tunes from shows like Beauty and the Beast, Cats, Mary Poppins and Rent. And with no singing or vocal instructions, teachers can direct students as they please along with the music.
