Christy Lane's Complete Book of Line Dancing [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Christy Lane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1994

In this book, nationally acclaimed dance instructor Christy Lane shows dancers at all levels how to perform favourite line dances from across the country. Fifty-five easy-to-follow illustrations of beginning, intermediate, and advanced line dances help anyone to master all the steps, including the "Boot Scoot Boogie," "Cowboy Hip-Hop," "Electric Slide," "Achy Breaky," and many more! This detailed compilation also includes couples pattern dances, mixers, and icebreakers for everyone, regardless of ability level. And Lane's easy-to-read, high-energy style makes the book almost as fun as the dances themselves.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This publication would have fared better had it been reformatted as a series of foot maps to accompany a recording. While it purports to be a comprehensive, in-depth reference to the best-known country line dances, the illustrations of the steps are the only feature likely to be used by dance teachers, the book's intended audience. The dances described were popularized in the early 1990s and will likely be outdated soon. The narrative is inconsequential, and Lane's perky, feel-good writing style is irritating, punctuated with too many exclamation points and too much pop psychology ("If you start now, just think how good you'll be at 100!"; "Okay, take a deep breath and then breathe out the negativity"). Finally, the potentially useful list of suggested music does not include record labels or publishers. Though this is not recommended, librarians should be aware that Lane is a one-woman industry, having created five books and 23 instructional dance videos, and public libraries may receive requests.
Joan Stahl, National Museum of American Art, Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

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"Christy's updated text includes some of today's most current dances. The directions and illustrations aid both the veteran as well as the rhythmically challenged educator."
Bud Turner, M.Ed.
Seattle Public Schools K-12 physical education coordinator
"Christy Lane is a dedicated professional who is a great inspiration to the beginner as well as the professional dancer. Her ability to simplify and keep in step with the new dances makes this book a must for everyone."
Henno Chriss
Professional dancer, singer, actress
"A good resource for beginning line dance instructors with plenty of resources listed to help you tap into this popular form of recreational dance."
Susan McGreevy-Nichols, B.S.
Former president of the National Dance Association
"Christy Lane's new line dance book is an informative resource for teachers with easy to follow instructions and illustrations. It is recommended for anyone who is a serious teacher of line dances."""
Barbara L. Hernandez, Ph.D.
Executive Director
National Dance Association
" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics (Trade); illustrated edition edition (August 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873227190
• ISBN-13: 978-0873227193
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,743,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christy Lane's Complete Book of Line Dancing, May 21, 2004

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DJ (Palm Springs, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christy Lane Complete Book of Line Dancing-2E (Paperback)

"This is the best line dancing book I have read on the market today. Christy Lane has obviously done her homework. I appreciated the diagrams along with the written descriptions and the song recommendations the most. Great book Christy!" Thank You.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference tool, April 27, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Christy Lane Complete Book of Line Dancing-2E (Paperback)

I have been teaching dance for years and find this book easy to use and read. It is a great reference tool for all teachers!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Diagrams are super helpful!, May 27, 2010

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This review is from: Christy Lane Complete Book of Line Dancing-2E (Paperback)

Teaching line dancing is much more challenging than learning it! Hence, this book has been IMMENSELY helpful with my line dance instruction in public school districts!