Publisher's Synopsis
The Power of Dance: The Dance and Related Arts for Children by C. Madeleine Dixon is a comprehensive guidebook that explores the transformative power of dance and other related arts for children. The book is structured into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of dance and related arts.In the first part, Dixon provides an overview of the history and cultural significance of dance, as well as its therapeutic benefits for children. She also discusses the importance of incorporating other art forms, such as music and theater, into dance education.The second part of the book delves into the practical aspects of teaching dance to children, including warm-up exercises, basic dance steps, and choreography. Dixon also provides advice on how to create a safe and supportive learning environment for children.In the third part, Dixon explores the various styles of dance, including ballet, modern, jazz, and folk dance. She provides detailed descriptions of each style, as well as suggestions for incorporating them into dance education programs.The final part of the book focuses on the performance aspect of dance, including how to stage a performance, choose appropriate music and costumes, and prepare children for public performances.Overall, The Power of Dance is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, and anyone interested in using dance and related arts to help children develop confidence, creativity, and a love of movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
