{"product_id":"9781492598060-dance-partnering-basics","title":"Dance Partnering Basics","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical Skills and Inclusive Pedagogy\u003cbr\u003eExperience a structured journey in dance partnering that moves from basic mechanics to creative, non-gendered techniques. Illustrated exercises and online video support empower dancers of all levels, offering educators adaptable tools to enrich their programs with progressive partnering skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDance Partnering Basics: Practical Skills and Inclusive Pedagogy With HKPropel Access\u003c\/i\u003e presents easy-to-implement, technique-based partnering instruction for dancers of all ages. The exercises and techniques, which are broken down into parts and presented in a skill progression, from beginner to advanced, can be applied to a variety of dance forms. The book offers a plethora of tools to help dance educators in providing expert partnering instruction: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 18 illustrated exercises that teach techniques, mechanics, and individual partnered skills; each exercise includes additional variations and explorations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tips for developing a partnering component and integrating it into an existing dance program or curriculum \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Related online materials delivered via HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e, including over 40 video clips demonstrating partnering exercises, vocabulary, questions for discussion and reflection, and assessments and rubrics to help assess student progress \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInclusive, Nongendered Approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The text uses an inclusive, nongendered approach to dance partnering, as opposed to the traditional male and female roles. Instead of using \u003ci\u003eman\/woman\u003c\/i\u003e labels in the instructions, author Brandon Whited uses terminology such as \u003ci\u003epartner A\/partner B,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eleader\/follower\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003esupported partner\/supportive partner\u003c\/i\u003e. This approach gives a broad appeal to dance partnering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDance Partnering Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is organized around the foundational elements of dance-time, weight, energy and flow, and space. Chapter 1 provides a concise history and explanation of dance partnering forms and considers the broad implications for the practice as a vital component of dance education and training. Chapter 2 focuses on class planning, course development, foundational concepts, and teaching techniques. It also offers foundational skills and exercises. Chapter 3 delves into the body as an instrument, discussing biomechanics, safety, cross-training, nutrition, wellness, and self-care. It also offers more advanced skills, building off of those offered in the previous chapter. In chapter 4, readers explore the relationship between partnership and creativity, digging into tactics, exercises, and choreographic prompts that can help unlock creativity. It contains the exercises with the most advanced skills and partnership principles. And finally, chapter 5 outlines dance education philosophies, which include establishing a safe space, a supportive environment, and a community within the classroom and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDance Partnering Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly practical resource for dance educators and teachers across all levels, from K-12 to higher education as well as private studios. It is an ideal text to teach partnering, regardless of the students’ ages, their skill level, or the dance genre. With its unique inclusive approach, this book is a welcome and much-needed addition to the dance field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with all print books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41513966665825,"sku":"9781492598060","price":53.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_34730671.jpg?v=1749687119","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781492598060-dance-partnering-basics","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}