Latin and Ballroom (Dance (Heinemann Library)) [Library Binding]

Susie Hodge (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up | Series: Dance (Heinemann Library)

Why was the waltz once thought to be a shocking dance? How did the lindy hop get its name? What is the paso doble? Latin and Ballroom provides a detailed look at the development of Latin and ballroom dancing, from the earliest social dances to the competit

Editorial Reviews

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According to Hodge, “ballroom and Latin dancing is one of the most popular pastimes in the world.” This heavily illustrated survey of the forms shows the central importance of dance in history, beginning with “the medicine men of long-standing cultures, such as the Native Americans,” whom Hodge calls “the first choreographers.” The engaging text describes European and Latin American dance through the centuries, while sidebars elaborate on topics such as “the ballet and ballroom divide” and give short biographies of notable bandleaders and choreographers. Final sections explore professional dancers’ costumes and makeup, dance competitions, and potential career paths in dance. Readers may chafe at a reference to “primitive cultures.” Still, the popular subject and wealth of visuals, from reproductions of paintings to movie stills, will draw interest, as will intriguing, well-chosen facts: traditional tango poses, in which the woman turns her nose away from her partner, evolved because of the poor hygiene of male dancers, for example. A glossary and very brief resource list close this title in the Dance series. Grades 4-8. --Gillian Engberg

About the Author

Susie Hodge is a Heinemann-Raintree author.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Raintree (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1432913778
• ISBN-13: 978-1432913779
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,411,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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