{"product_id":"9781718200630-dance-anatomy-and-kinesiology","title":"Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrating scientific insights with practical applications, the third edition offers nearly 300 full-color anatomical illustrations, an introductory chapter, interactive check elements, and online tools. It clarifies muscle movements, joint mechanics, and injury prevention to support effective dance technique.\u003cbr\u003eKaren Clippinger’s first two editions of \u003ci\u003eDance Anatomy and Kinesiology\u003c\/i\u003e were hailed as the standard in the field. This third edition builds on that success by retaining its scientific perspective while making the material even more accessible to students and teachers and by bringing in a significant amount of new material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s New?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In an effort to further enhance learning, \u003ci\u003eDance Anatomy and Kinesiology\u003c\/i\u003e offers a wealth of new material and tools to make this edition the best yet: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNearly 300 anatomical illustrations-now in full color\u003c\/b\u003e to clearly show muscle movements and technique considerations, setting the book apart from others in its field \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A \u003cb\u003enew introductory chapter\u003c\/b\u003e to cover basic terminology all in one place \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A \u003cb\u003enew recurring Understanding Check element\u003c\/b\u003e that helps students demonstrate their grasp of the material before moving on \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An \u003cb\u003eupdated suite of online instructor and student ancillaries\u003c\/b\u003e to support the text \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew interactive lab activities\u003c\/b\u003e delivered online through HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore diverse dance styles\u003c\/b\u003e addressed throughout the book and represented in photographs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e The instructor guide features a sample syllabus and course outline, chapter outlines, lab assignments, and sample tests. A presentation package provides expanded chapter slides with more in-depth texts and additional graphics, now in color, that reinforce each chapter’s key points.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Through HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e, students have access to interactive Understanding Check activities, flash cards, practice quizzes, and 19 video clips that demonstrate technique and offer correction guidance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The final chapter is revised to provide a summary and applications, including more practical content in the form of summary figures or tables for bones, joints, muscle actions, and alignment evaluation, as well as sample mat exercises for dance conditioning. And throughout the book, Clippinger has updated content to simplify, add more practical material, and share best practices for injury prevention and rehabilitation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Focus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While much is new in this third edition, the book retains its emphasis on presenting the anatomical and kinesiological material that is essential for dancers to understand. The text includes descriptions of joint structure, key muscles, movement analysis, sample strength and flexibility exercises, common alignment problems, select joint mechanics, and special considerations for dance for each region of the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The new edition still features the Concept Demonstration and Dance Cues special elements. The former provides movement experiences for dancers to better understand potentially difficult concepts, while the latter helps the dancer reflect on the anatomical basis of commonly used cues used in teaching dance technique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmpowers Instructors and Dancers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This new edition of \u003ci\u003eDance Anatomy and Kinesiology\u003c\/i\u003e will give teachers a clearer picture of the anatomical and kinesiological factors that aid in generating technique cues and identifying technique problems, and it will help them become more effective and empower dancers to realize their potential and artistic vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Note: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with this ebook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41271282663521,"sku":"9781718200630","price":115.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_34731262_579a3f6a-5a4b-4db6-bf34-5e0d90a8687a.jpg?v=1749675518","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781718200630-dance-anatomy-and-kinesiology","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}