Dance! With Bill T. Jones [Hardcover]

Bill T. Jones (Author), Susan Kuklin (Author)

Book Description

Grade Level: 3 and up

Celebrating the exhilaration, joy, and magic of movement, this book features a lyrical, simple text matched by photos of internationally renown dancer and choreographer Bill T.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4-The renowned performer and choreographer shares his deep love for dance and movement in this poignant photo-essay. The text is brief and to the point. "I am a dancer. I want to dance." Colorful close-ups of his hands and feet contrast with full-body shots, all set against a stark, white background. Jones's simple attire accentuates his remarkable agility and grace. He warms up, creates images of lines and curves, flies high, hugs the ground, and reflects upon his characterization and immense joy in performing. The placement and sequencing of his poses work exceptionally well to convey the excitement and many moods of dance. Use for picture-book hours, programs introducing dance, and any opportunity to share a beautiful book with children.
Susan Pine, New York Public Library
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

...each movement is illustrated by Kuklin's clean bright photographs of Jones, jumping, bowing, kicking, stretching sideways, upside down and akimbo. -- The New York Times Book Review, Margo Jefferson

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion (January 1, 1900)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786803622
• ISBN-13: 978-0786803620
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,101,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dance! Dance! Dance!, February 1, 2000

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Priscilla Rowe (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dance! With Bill T. Jones (Hardcover)

The first time I showed this book to my 23 month daughter, she had me read it to her 8 times. The next day, her day care teacher asked me if she had been to a dance class over the weekend. Apparently, she attempted to emulate the stretches she saw in the book. She was enthralled with the wonderful ways that Bill T.Jones moves. Indeed, she simply could not believe that a body could move that way, so she rotated the book to meet her view of reality. The photographs in this book are exquisite, and can be an inspiration to any age.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the DANCER in EVERY CHILD, July 14, 2004

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Reginald D. Garrard "the G-man" (Camilla, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dance! With Bill T. Jones (Hardcover)

My four-year-old niece is forever parading around the house, showing her fascination with the dance. When I saw this book on the library shelf, I had to share it with her.

Each photo freezes a movement that reflects the simple yet complex nature of this means of expression. Dancer Jones fluidity and flexibility is captured for all to see and marvel at his execution.

The text is simply engaging and is an inspiration to those that wish to leap across the stage.