Description: Offering PHYSICS ans the ART of DANCE : Understanding Movement. By Kenneth Laws, photographs by Martha Swope, 2002, Oxford University Press. Beautiful photos and text explaining the physics of movement in dance, and how dancers can achieve better, safer performances through an understanding of physics in motion. In non-technical terms, the author describes how the laws of gravity, momentum and energy affect dancing bodies during leaps, pirouettes, lifts and turns. A wonderful resource for dance teachers and the serious student. Very good condition. Owned by a ballet student who was taught to love and respect books. Dust jacket has some scuffing/shelf wear. See photos. No writing, highlighting or folded corners in book. 236 pp. Perfect for any serious ballet student, ballet studio, dance library, dance historian or balletomane. Please check my other listings, I will be listing a large collection of ballet DVD's and books. I am happy to combine shipping to save you $$. Please consider photos to be part of the description.NON-smoking home. Priority, Media Mail or Ground Advantage shipping in the US. It will be securely packed. Combined and International shipping also available. No handling charge added. I use recycled boxes and packing materials whenever possible to save you $$ on shipping and minimize environmental impact. Thank you for looking, please check my other auctions for more ballet books and DVD's, Dinotopia books, Spode Portmeirion paper partyware, Noritake Colorwave turquoise stoneware, vintage LEGOs and TinkerToys, yarn, Revere Ware pots & pans, designer and novelty ties, graphic T-shirts, college textbooks, unique and collectible mugs, Spode Christmas Tree, other vintage china, men's designer clothing and athletic wear, small electronics, vintage Barbie/Ken/Francie/Casey dolls, cases & clothes, homeschool materials, dancewear, audiobooks, kitchen appliances and gently used clothing and stamping & craft supplies. Cleaning closets, renovating and settling grandma's estate. Contact me with questions, I answer promptly. Thank you! <><
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Kingston, New York
End Time: 2024-11-17T19:44:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: Physics and the Art of Dance : Understanding Movement
Original Language: English
Item Length: 8.2
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 1 in
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Topic: Life Sciences / Biophysics, General, Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, Dance / Classical & Ballet, Dance / General
Item Width: 10.1 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Publication Year: 2002
Literary Movement: Modernism
Era: 2000s
Illustrator: Yes
Author: Kenneth Laws
Genre: Performing Arts, Physics, Science
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 236 Pages
