Dance science anatomy, movement analysis, conditioning /
"Presented in a dance-specific way, Dance Science takes a positive approach to what a dancer can do to dance better through an understanding of anatomy and analysis of movement. With that understanding, you will be able to create an effective performance and fewer injuries."--Publisher inf...
| Main Author: | Grossman, Gayanne. |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hightstown, N.J. :
Princeton Book Company,
[2015]
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| Physical Description: |
320 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
"Presented in a dance-specific way, Dance Science takes a positive approach to what a dancer can do to dance better through an understanding of anatomy and analysis of movement. With that understanding, you will be able to create an effective performance and fewer injuries."--Publisher information. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. The anatomy and biomechanics of dance: understanding the function of the bones, collagen, cartilage, ligaments, and joints : Introduction to anatomy ; Foot and ankle ; Knee and patella ; Hip and pelvis ; Spine ; Shoulder and shoulder girdle ; Elbow and hand -- Muscles and movement analysis : Introduction to muscles and their reflexes: micro and macroscopic anatomy ; Foot and leg muscles ; Knee muscles ; Hip and trunk muscles ; Breathing ; Shoulder and scapular muscles ; Forearm and hand muscles -- The science of exercise, musculoskeletal assessment, and conditioning : Musculoskeletal assessment and conditioning ; Designing an efficient and effective performance enhancement program. "Presented in a dance-specific way, Dance Science takes a positive approach to what a dancer can do to dance better through an understanding of anatomy and analysis of movement. With that understanding, you will be able to create an effective performance and fewer injuries."--Publisher information. |
| Physical Description: |
320 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
0871273888 9780871273888 9780871273871 087127387X |