| Description |
320 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The anatomy and biomechanics of dance: Understanding the function of the bones, collagen, cartilage, ligaments, and joints. Introduction to anatomy -- Foot and ankle -- Knee and patella -- Hip and pelvis -- Spine -- Shoulder and shoulder girdle -- Elbow and hand -- Muscles and movement analysis. Introduction to muscles and their reflexes: micro and macroscopic anatomy -- Foot and leg muscles -- Knee muscles -- Hip and trunk muscles -- Breathing -- Shoulder and scapular muscles -- Forearm and hand muscles -- The science of exercise, musculoskeletal assessment, and conditioning. Musculoskeletal assessment and conditioning -- Designing an efficient and effective performance enhancement program. |
| Summary |
Presented in a dance-specific way, Dance Science takes a positive approach to what a dancer can do to dance better through an understanding of anatomy and analysis of movement. With that understanding, you will be able to create an effective performance and fewer injuries. -- from back cover. |
| Subject |
Dance -- Physiological aspects.
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Dance -- Physiological aspects. |
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Dance. |
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Human anatomy.
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Human anatomy. |
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Human mechanics.
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Human mechanics. |
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Kinesiology.
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Kinesiology. |
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Physical education and training.
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Physical education and training. |
| ISBN |
087127387X (hardcover) |
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0871273888 (paperback) |
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9780871273888 (paperback) |
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9780871273871 (hardcover) |
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