Luigi's Jazz Warm Up: An Introduction to Jazz Style & Technique [Paperback]

Luigi (Author), Lorraine Kriegel (Author), Francis Roach (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1997

For the beginning or intermediate student of any age, this complete body warmup also provides an introduction to Luigi's lyrical jazz style. Developed over a 45 year period of teaching, Luigi's pioneering method is based on anatomically sound principles, using center and floor work exclusively. He believes that students should learn how to support and control themselves totally from within and find the feeling of using space as a barre.

Product Details

• Paperback: 181 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Book Company (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871272024
• ISBN-13: 978-0871272027
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #443,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #37 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Dance > Modern

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for those interested in dance, May 25, 2000

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This review is from: Luigi's Jazz Warm Up: An Introduction to Jazz Style & Technique (Paperback)

I thought this book was great! Luigi's personal and professional story is truly inspirational. All aspects of this book was well written. I found the content of this book a tremendous help. I highly recommend it to those such as myself who have never taken a dance class, but are interested in signing up for class and need to prepare in advance for flexibility, strength, etc. The book is easy to follow; the photographs give plenty of visual detail and the descriptions are specifically written to be easily followed by a novice. The exercises in this book condition the body wonderfully in preparation for dance.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aesthetically and medically correct, May 24, 2005

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Jeffrey D. Miller MD - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Luigi's Jazz Warm Up: An Introduction to Jazz Style & Technique (Paperback)

Luigi is a miracle. His dance technique grew out of his self-rehabilitation from a paralysis caused by head trauma. The injury forced him to discover how to stand, walk, and dance with perfect balance and alignment...or he wouldn't have been able to stand, walk, or dance at all. That knowledge has been refined into a jazz dance technique that is CORRECT. It won't hurt the body, and it will actually heal many muscle and joint problems. And it looks absolutely beautiful! This book does an excellent job of explaining not only Luigi's technique, but also Luigi's philosophy that underlies the technique. It should be in the library of every dancer, and of anyone interested in proper body alignment and movement.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow, splendid jazz training system, March 4, 2002

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Annette Gaarden "Annette Gaarden" (Copenhagen) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Luigi's Jazz Warm Up: An Introduction to Jazz Style & Technique (Paperback)

As a former dancer, now teacher and choreographer, I have been dancing and teaching Luigi's style for many years(without reading his book). I was taught by an amarican dancer, so when I recently read the book, I was surprised how well known the exercises and not less Luigi's philosophy was to me. The book is a perfect way to learn jazz, diff. steps (lots of small photographs) and not to forget his brilliant idea:"take the barre with you" out on the floor. The most complete jazz system I've ever trained.
The book is easy read, easy to follow even for beginners, and not to forget - a perfect way to get strong,long and smooth muscles. I can only recommend the book - a fine supplement to related books and videos.