Noguchi / Graham - Selected Works for Dance by Jenny Dixon (Foreword by); Bonnie Rychlak (Text by); Neil Printz (Text by); Janet Eilber (Text by)

$30.00 NZD

Category: Sculpture | Reading Level: near fine

Your Isadora - The Love Story of Isadora Duncan & Gordon Craig by Francis Steegmuller

$20.00 NZD

Category: Dance | Reading Level: good

Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin

$14.00 NZD

Category: Biography | Reading Level: very good

In a small, desperately poor village in north-east China, a young peasant boy sits at his rickety old school desk, interested more in the birds outside than in Chairman Mao's Red Book and the grand words it contains. But that day, some strange men come to his school - Madame Mao's cultural delegates. Th ey are looking for young peasants to mould into faithful guards of Mao's great vision for China. This is the true story of how that one moment in time, by the thinnest thread of a chance, changed the course of a small boy's life in ways that are beyond description. One day he would dance with some of the greatest ballet companies of the world. One day he would be a friend to a president and first lady, movie stars and the most influential people in America. One day he would become a star: Mao's last dancer, and the darling of the West. First published 2003; this edition with three new chapters 2009. ...Show more

Ballet & Modern Dance by Susan Au

$14.00 NZD

Category: Dance | Series: World of Art Ser. | Reading Level: very good

Traces the development of ballet, describes influential choreographers, dances, and dancers, and looks at modern trends in dance.

Matthew Bourne and His Adventures in Dance: Conversations with Alastair Macaulay by Matthew Bourne

$20.00 NZD

Category: Dance | Reading Level: very good

In 1987, a small, aspirant dance group with a striking name made its debut on the London fringe. In 1996, "Adventures in Motion Pictures" made history as the first modern dance company to open a production in London's West End. From this achievement, AMP sailed triumphantly to Broadway - winning three T ony Awards - guided by Artistic Director Matthew Bourne. Even before the inception of AMP, Bourne was fascinated by theatre, by characterization, and by the history of dance. In his early works - "Spitfire", "Town & Country" and "Deadly Serious" - Bourne brought a novel approach to dance. And in his reworkings of the classics of the ballet canon - "Nutcracker", "Swan Lake", "Cinderella" - Bourne created witty, vivid, poignant productions that received great acclaim. In the first decade of the new millennium, the company name was changed to New Adventures, and Bourne's 'classics', as well as Bourne's new works - "The Car Man", "Play Without Words", "Edward Scissorhands" and "Dorian Gray" - achieved levels of box-office popularity that have seldom, if ever, been matched in dance. In addition, his choreography for various musicals - "My Fair Lady", "Mary Poppins" and "Oliver!" - have run for years in the West End and on Broadway. The detail in which Bourne discusses his work with Alastair Macaulay is unprecedented. The two explore Bourne's upbringing, his training and influences, and his distinctive creative methods. Bourne's notebooks, his sources and his collaboration with dancers all from part of the discussion in this book. ...Show more

Dance: The Illustrated History of Dance in New Zealand by Tara Jahn-Werner

$40.00 NZD

Category: Dance | Reading Level: good-very good

This presents the broad spectrum of ballet and dance historically in this country - where it has come from, what has influenced the art-form, who has been involved, and who are the present movers and shakers. It's beautiful to look at, with striking photos and ephemera, attractive poster designs, progra mme covers plus illustrations. There's great information and anecdotes on personalities, plus interesting 'facts' in separate breakout boxes. Themes include the influence of overseas companies on dance in New Zealand from 1913 to the present; the advent of national identity with the establishment of the Royal New Zealand Ballet; the emergence of modern dance in the 1930s to the contemporary dance scene today. Each chapter will have a discussion on dance styles, the vigour of the artistic personalities involved and the social milieu in which they operated. A very thorough and lively examination of the dance scene in New Zealand. First published October 2008. ...Show more

Touch Compass: Celebrating Integrated Dance by Michele Powles

$20.00 NZD

Category: Dance | Reading Level: Very Good

an exceptional dance company and this beautifully illustrated book celebrates and chronicles the first decade of the company's achievements. In Touch Compass, company members share their passion and the pleasure they get from dance, and offer intriguing insights into their dancing lives and the challeng es of integrated dance, expanding our perceptions of what dance is and who can be a dancer. The photographs soar and spring from the page, recalling wonderful moments in the theatre and joy that their dancing brings to others. ...Show more

The History of Morris Dancing 1458-1750 by Forrest, John

$25.00 NZD

Category: Dance | Reading Level: Very Good

The World of Serge Diaghilev by Charles Spencer; P. Dyer

$12.00 NZD

Category: Dance | Reading Level: very good

Nureyev by Peter Watson

$18.00 NZD

Category: Dance | Reading Level: very good