Dance anatomy and kinesiology

Dance anatomy and kinesiology by Karen Sue Clippinger (Author). All dancers need to obtain optimal efficiency-and Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology will assist them do exactly that. This textual content helps dancers learn anatomical and biomechanical rules as they apply to bop performance. It focuses on optimum dance motion and the related rules for understanding the function of physique joints. And by applying those rules, dancers can assist cut back their threat of injury and improve their efficiency longevity.

 As well as, Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology contains special practical applications: -Idea Demonstrations provide palms-on exercises to try. -Assessments and Measurements are specific to chose regions of the body. -Dance Cues help analyze cue effectiveness and promote optimal movement execution. -Study Questions and Functions help apply chapter concepts. -Attachments provide the pronunciations, attachments, and key actions of the primary muscle tissues covered in this text.

The primary two chapters cowl the skeletal and muscular techniques as they apply to bop and supply basic anatomical terminology and concepts. Chapters three via 7 delve into specific areas of the body-the spine, the pelvic girdle and hip joint, the knee and patellofemoral joints, the ankle and foot, and the upper extremity.

These chapters encompass main bones, muscle mass, joints, alignment deviations, mechanics, and injuries in the given region, with particular concerns for dance. The current energy and suppleness exercises to help dancers enhance method and forestall injuries. And so they include many practical workout routines and examples which can be specific to dance method to help dancers apply the material. The fabric is augmented by greater than 250 illustrations and almost 350 pictures, which can attraction to the visible studying skills of many dancers and reinforce the connection between approach and art.

For my kinesiology class this book was available in the library for student use. After using it the first time and seeing all that was included throughout the text, I had to have it. The pictures all through this guide are very helpful to dancers who're learning about anatomy. I know this e book can be my information as I further my dance career. It's amazing, each dancer should personal it to know how their physique works properly!

This e-book could be very in depth. It's perfect for a graduate level course however may be too much to chew down on for undergrads who're having their first dance kinesiology experience. I do advocate it to the instructors for undergrad dance kinesiology though as a reference. Additionally it has nice workout exercises and tests (for alignment, energy, flexibility, and so forth). 

Dance anatomy and kinesiology 

 Karen Sue Clippinger (Author)

544 pages

Human Kinetics; 1 edition (December 13, 2006)

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