Ballroom Dance and Glamour
Author(s): Jonathan S. Marion
As the continued success of Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing reveals, the appetite for ballroom remains insatiable around the world. Ballroom Dance and Glamour offers a fascinating window into the global phenomenon of competitive dance. Including vibrant photographs and commentary, this book showcases the extraordinary costumes, glamorous dancers and elegance of the sport. Based on years of research at international competitions, esteemed anthropologist, photographer and ballroom dancer Jonathan S. Marion provides a unique insight into this performance art, outlining the history and basics of ballroom and explaining its huge appeal today. Offering a visual journey into the world of dance, Ballroom Dance and Glamour illuminates the beauty, skill, intensity and passion of this sport. Written in a lively and accessible manner, Ballroom Dance and Glamour will delight all dancers, dance and fashion enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the skill and glamour of ballroom dance.
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This beautiful book takes the reader on a visual journey through the alluring world of competitive ballroom dance.
'An accurate representation of the beauty and glamour we have come to know (and expect) in the world of ballroom dancing. Highly enjoyable!' Nadia Eftedal, former US and British Open Professional Latin Champion 'Truly a must have for every dancer and dance lover alike.' Louis van Amstel, former US Professional Latin Champion, Amateur World Latin Champion, Dancing with the Stars pro and So You Think You Can Dance choreographer 'Captures the most memorable moments of the greatest ballroom dancers in the world.' Iveta Lukosiute, former US and World 10-Dance Champion, So You Think You Can Dance competitor and Strictly Come Dancing pro
Jonathan S. Marion is Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at California State University, San Marcos, USA and an adjunct faculty member at San Diego State University and at Palomar College, USA. He is also an accomplished ballroom dancer.
Acknowledgements Photographing Ballroom How the Book Came About The Ethics The Photography The Images Photographing Ballroom Ballroom Dancing: An Introduction History and Culture Genres Dancers Costuming Competitions Rhythm Smooth Latin Standard Ballroom Dance and Glamour Appendix 1 Image Captions References
General Fields
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- : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- : 0.454
- : 276mm X 219mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Jonathan S. Marion
- : Hardback
- : 1014
- : 793.33
- : 120
- : 120 colour illus