{"product_id":"9781458219299","title":"The Truth about Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter more than twenty years as a professional ballet and modern dancer and teacher, Shahab Nahvi blends his life-lessons with his dance training to create \u003cem\u003eThe Truth About Dance\u003c\/em\u003e. This engaging, no-nonsense look at all aspects of dance encompasses technique, philosophy, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNahvi studied with master teachers such as Stanley Williams, Nicholas Beriozoff, Maggie Black, and Martha Graham. Utilizing his unique experience, he teaches children and adults about movement and that dance is an extension of life itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author discusses how a student with dreams of a career in dance can make the most of the class experience and how parents can educate themselves to make the right choices for their children's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart one, an extensive Q \u0026amp; A section, addresses commonly asked questions on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting at a late age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBody type\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical issues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerformance experience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory and education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInjury\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart two, a thoughtful exploration of issues salient to the dance community, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGender inequality, how it has progressed over time, and its impact on women in dance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new theory on the origin of the Swan Lake narrative\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow the absence of mythology, folklore, and fables in new choreographies is indicative of a lack of philosophy and purpose\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe problems created when young dancers turn professional before reaching maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCinderella Complex--the choices we make, and how we come to make them \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten primarily for dancers, choreographers, parents, and teachers by an experienced career professional, \u003cem\u003eThe Truth About Dance\u003c\/em\u003e is an insightful, informative, and intimate exploration of both the artistry and industry of dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbott Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896423948528,"sku":"9781458219299","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781458219299","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}