Dynamic Belly Dance, The Joyful Journey of Dancemaking and Performing
February 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Belly Dancing Books
Product Description
*Want to save time creating belly dance routines and choreography? *Want to discover new ideas for improvisational dances? *Want to have more fun performing in front of audiences? *Want to make the most of the great st… More >>
Dynamic Belly Dance, The Joyful Journey of Dancemaking and Performing
As BELLY DANCE students study with a professional instructor, this informative book will help them begin to understand dance choreography with music.
XTINE MANGELLY BELLY DANZ CLUB, Augusta, GA
Rating: 5 / 5
Ramona’s book provides a thought-provoking guide to choreography for belly dance. While I found some of the photos distracting and unflattering (my own tastes are more tribal than cabaret), the text provides a lot of food for thought for dancers wanting to prepare performances. This book isn’t someone’s step-by-step guide to building their dance, it is a source of information and inspiration for building many of your own dances (even if, for me, some of the inspiration is more what not to do!)
The book consists of five parts:
1 – Setting the scene
2 – Designing a dance
3 – Presentation skills
4 – Music and dance
5 – Students, Teachers and Audiences
Each part has two or more chapters on different aspects. The chapters have exercises as well as good explanatory text.
I intend working through a lot of the exercises and know that my dancing will improve as a result. I think this book would be of value even for those who prefer to improvise, as there is a lot of information about dance performance. Certainly some of the exercises are interesting challenges.
Rating: 4 / 5
This is a brilliant book, beautifully written by a very knowledgeable and passionate dancer and instructor. It draws us in with its exquisite photographs and descriptions of belly dancing. For those who don’t belly dance, it will bring depth of appreciation to this art form and may encourage them to give it a try. For those who belly dance, there is insightful information on how to progress to that next level. Other dancers will also enjoy this book for the parallels it draws between belly dancing and their genres.
There is something in here for everyone. A truly enjoyable read!
Rating: 5 / 5
I am a stickler for quality and professionalism. This book is exquisite. Beautiful full-color photography, depth of perspective on technique and choreography, extremely well-written and laid out in a manner to captivate and hold your attention. This is a great text for a master class or university dance course, a tool for dance teachers and students, and a beautiful gift as a coffee table book for anyone valuing classic beauty – all in one. It is exceptional to be able for one book to serve well in all of these diverse areas. Quite a feat!
Rating: 5 / 5
Ramona has done an excellent job at breaking down how to figure out choreography. The book is clear, well-written and has lots of photos and diagrams to supplement. I would recommend this book to bellydancers of all levels – from beginners tackling their first performance to seasoned dancers with hundreds of choreographies under their belt. There is something in here for everyone – it is a pleasure to read!
Rating: 5 / 5