Dance kinesiology / Sally Sevey Fitt.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Schirmer Books ; London : Collier Macmillan, ©1988.Description: xii, 399 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 0028700902
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 20 792.80612 FIT
LOC classification:
  • QP310.D35 F58 1988
NLM classification:
  • QT 255 F547d
Contents:
SECTION I: The Science of Motion in Support of the Art of Dance / 1. Domain of Dance Kinesiology -- SECTION II: The Skeletal System / 2. Overview of the Skeletal System ; 3. Foot and Leg ; 4. Pelvis and Spine ; 5. Scapula and Humerus ; 6. Radius, Ulna and Hand -- SECTION III: The Muscular System 7. Overview of the Muscular System ; 8. Muscles of the Toes, the Tarsus, and the Ankle ; 9. Muscles of the Knee and the Hip ; 10. Muscles of the Torso and the Neck ; 11. Muscles of the Scapula and the Shoulder ;12. Muscles of the Elbow, Radio-Ulnar Joints, Wrist, and Hand ; 13. Muscular Imbalances Common in Dance -- SECTION IV: Physiological Considerations for Dancers / 14. Physiological Support Systems ; 15. Body Types ; 16. Movement Behavior -- SECTION V: Wellness for Dancers / 17. Tension, Stress, Efficiency and Relaxation ; 18. Prevention of Dance Injuries ; 19. Conditioning for Dancers ; 20. Weight Management -- SECTION VI: Conclusion and Applications / 21. Applications of Dance Kinesiology.
Summary: "A working knowledge of the science of movement can help any dancer achieve the goals of excellent performance and avoidance of injury. For students and others in pursuit of that knowledge, Dance Kinesiology is a comprehensive introduction to the ways muscles and bones work in all types of dance." "Dance Kinesiology explores virtually every aspect of dance movement, including the skeletal and muscular systems; muscular imbalances; physiological support systems; body types; movement behavior; somatics, efficiency, and relaxation; prevention of dance injuries; conditioning; and weight management. Emphasis is placed throughout on structural and neuromuscular analysis, the elements of kinesiology most pertinent to dance." "Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the continuing development of knowledge and techniques, the Second Edition includes new articles on eight important somatic systems from the dancer's point of view, each contributed by a trained practitioners." "The book is further supplemented with more than 150 anatomical drawings; photographs illustrating technical concepts; fully illustrated practice exercises; tables for analysis of movement; and a list of suggested readings." "Dance Kinesiology is must reading for all students of modern dance and ballet, as well as for dance educators, physical therapists, and choreographers. With the help of this book, dancers can discover their own physical strengths and limitations, enhance their ability to develop their bodies, and turn weaknesses into strengths."-- 2nd edition Jacket.
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Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 387-390).

SECTION I: The Science of Motion in Support of the Art of Dance / 1. Domain of Dance Kinesiology -- SECTION II: The Skeletal System / 2. Overview of the Skeletal System ; 3. Foot and Leg ; 4. Pelvis and Spine ; 5. Scapula and Humerus ; 6. Radius, Ulna and Hand -- SECTION III: The Muscular System 7. Overview of the Muscular System ; 8. Muscles of the Toes, the Tarsus, and the Ankle ; 9. Muscles of the Knee and the Hip ; 10. Muscles of the Torso and the Neck ; 11. Muscles of the Scapula and the Shoulder ;12. Muscles of the Elbow, Radio-Ulnar Joints, Wrist, and Hand ; 13. Muscular Imbalances Common in Dance -- SECTION IV: Physiological Considerations for Dancers / 14. Physiological Support Systems ; 15. Body Types ; 16. Movement Behavior -- SECTION V: Wellness for Dancers / 17. Tension, Stress, Efficiency and Relaxation ; 18. Prevention of Dance Injuries ; 19. Conditioning for Dancers ; 20. Weight Management -- SECTION VI: Conclusion and Applications / 21. Applications of Dance Kinesiology.

"A working knowledge of the science of movement can help any dancer achieve the goals of excellent performance and avoidance of injury. For students and others in pursuit of that knowledge, Dance Kinesiology is a comprehensive introduction to the ways muscles and bones work in all types of dance." "Dance Kinesiology explores virtually every aspect of dance movement, including the skeletal and muscular systems; muscular imbalances; physiological support systems; body types; movement behavior; somatics, efficiency, and relaxation; prevention of dance injuries; conditioning; and weight management. Emphasis is placed throughout on structural and neuromuscular analysis, the elements of kinesiology most pertinent to dance." "Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the continuing development of knowledge and techniques, the Second Edition includes new articles on eight important somatic systems from the dancer's point of view, each contributed by a trained practitioners." "The book is further supplemented with more than 150 anatomical drawings; photographs illustrating technical concepts; fully illustrated practice exercises; tables for analysis of movement; and a list of suggested readings." "Dance Kinesiology is must reading for all students of modern dance and ballet, as well as for dance educators, physical therapists, and choreographers. With the help of this book, dancers can discover their own physical strengths and limitations, enhance their ability to develop their bodies, and turn weaknesses into strengths."-- 2nd edition Jacket.

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