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Dance libraryBooks and videos on dance that you might like |
If you want to expand your dance world, then take a look at the items below. These books and videos will show you other aspects of dance, enjoy dance in other context, learn more about dance and find ways to dance better.
These links all go to Amazon, but you can also find these titles elsewhere.
These links all go to Amazon, but you can also find these titles elsewhere.
Books
If you're looking for something to read
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This is a very handy book full of tips and tricks for people starting out with dance. All can gain insight from it, but it is aimed at men.
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Musicality is one of the most important yet underrated elements of a great dance. If you want to take this to a greater extent or if you are learning a musical instrument, then this is an excellent book to get.
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One of the best books around if you want to understand tango without the extra dramatised baggage that others seem to impose upon it. At the end of reading this book you will feel much more confident in your ability to experience tango as intended.
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Some dances come with a large cultural context. Blues is indeed one of those dances. If you want to feel confident in the context of blues, then there are few better books than this.
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If you want some rock solid advice on how to become a better dancer, then this book by a married couple who took on the world of competitive dance will give you what you are after. Especially ideal for couples learning together.
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Imaging - where you imagine certain things to help you move and dance better - is probably the most powerful tool for better dance. This book is full of such techniques. If you are ever looking for the easy way to become a better dancer, then this is it.
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Ever feel that your body does not work as you would like when dancing? Then this book is full of excellent exercises and insights for you to try.
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If you simply like reading about dance and its history and its types and why it is the way it is, then this is easily the most recommended books in the list. A real joy to read that allows your more pleasure from dance and greater appreciation of all the different partner dances out there.
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Do you like mysteries, do you like dance, do you like the distraction of a good book to read? Then this is a triple threat book for you.
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Videos
When you want to watch
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Sand and Deliver meets Strictly Ballroom. A movie that has motivated people to learn dance and leaves you feeling good. Deep down, ever dance teacher would want to have done what is done in this movie.
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Simply and excellent back up reference to have at home.
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An absolute classic. And more a historical documentary than many realise. When you keep in mind that this screenplay was written by a woman who basically lived in this culture, you enjoy it all the more.
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Another excellent reference to have at home.
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The true story that inspired Take the Lead. It is fascinating to see the power of dance in helping the young people in this movie grow into sophisticated adults.
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Not many movies out there really dig deep into this side of ballroom or feature the samba so much. A fun movie to watch,
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An excellent telling of the journey men go through when they enter the world of dance.
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The Japanese original. It is intriguing to see the Japanese take on this very western activity. It helps you better understand what it is about partner dancing that so many love.
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It's hard not to love Nick Frost. And he brings great personality and levity to dance in Cuban Fury.
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Before salsa was the mainstay dance for many, it was Cha cha. This is a movie about this transition in the 80s.
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A movie about how dance can heal the soul after loss.
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