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by Minda Goodman Kraines (Author), Esther Pryor (Author)
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In an accessible, easy-to-read style, this text provides students with well-illustrated descriptions of all basic jazz steps and movements, including valuable information on alignment, improvisation, injury prevention, nutrition and fitness, and history of jazz dance. Throughout the text, "Movement Tips" boxes help students with particularly challenging movements, and "Precaution" boxes help students utilize correct techniques to avoid injury.

About the Author
Minda has been a full time dance and Physical Education instructor at Mission College since 1979. Since that time she has set up an entire dance program, giving full length dance performances and having students continue their study of dance at 4 year universities. Since 1989, she has shifted her emphasis to fitness and developed a 12 unit program for the Fitness Specialist that trains students as personal trainers as well as aerobic instructors.

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 5 edition (July 2, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0072844043
  • ISBN-13: 978-0072844047
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #145,792 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Get up and DANCE!, December 3, 2008
I really do think it would be possible for a moderately to not at all agile reader to use this book to teach him/herself jazz dance. It covers all the basic moves, with very detailed diagrams and instructions. If you don't have the means or the access to take a jazz class, this is the book for you! It'll get you off the couch, show you how to express yourself through dance, and you'll be doing it correctly, without hurting yourself.

For someone who is hesitating before taking a dance class for fear of looking foolish, get this book and be bold! If you're going to go down--go down in flames! (And it won't kill you. Really!) Dancing is one of the purest joys in life, and this book makes it accessible to everyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book, December 27, 2007
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I teach jazz dance in a college setting and recommend this book for my students. Jump into Jazz breaks the art of Jazz dance down beautifully. I have found this book to be extremely helpful and concise. The illustrations are easy to understand, and the worksheets at the back of the book are a wonderful way for my students to test their understanding of the ideas presented.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative!, July 3, 2008
This is a very informative book! Tons of practical information and a detailed and interesting history of jazz dance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great book
This is one of the best books on dance written. It clearly explains everything. It has sections on injuries, warm-ups, history, etc. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jazz Dancer

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for both students and teachers
It's easy to read and the structure is logical. Both picture and text describes the movement and how it should be executed. Read more
Published 17 months ago by dance teacher

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
I bought Jump Into Jazz for my daughter who is a High School Dance Teacher, and she has found this book, recommended to her by another dance teacher, to be a thoroughly useful... Read more
Published on February 21, 2007 by Janice A. Dagul

5.0 out of 5 stars A gift for my neice and she loved it
I bought this for my neice and I have been the favorite Uncle ever since!
Published on January 14, 2007 by Kar Dell

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