{"product_id":"9781516520428","title":"Culture of Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003eDance is the quintessential language of the world. It has the power to break down barriers and bring people together. \u003cem\u003eThe Culture of Dance: The Power to Create, Connect, and Master\u003c\/em\u003e serves to capture dance as it relates to the three universal elements of interaction. It provides insight into the ways dance has been used in culture throughout time to inspire creativity, enrich connections, and enhance mastery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapters of \u003cem\u003eThe Culture of Dance\u003c\/em\u003e explore many categories of dance, including performance, competitive, political, community-building, commercial, fitness, and therapy. In addition to ballet and modern theater dance, \u003cem\u003eThe Culture of Dance\u003c\/em\u003e also explores the broader perspective of dance as it has existed in cultures throughout history. The variety of authors and viewpoints enhance the wonderful world of dance in so many enriching ways. \u003cem\u003eThe Culture of Dance\u003c\/em\u003e is a healthy, active, and informative journey. It is ideal for courses related to dance, health, fitness, and wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Wendy Guess\u003c\/strong\u003e has studied and taught healthy behavioral change through dance, fitness, and wellness since 1984. She has expertise in the promotion, communication, and marketing of wellness and fitness across a variety of settings. Currently, Dr. Guess teaches health and fitness marketing at Florida International University. She was the University Dance Educator of the Year from both the Southern District and the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054044004592,"sku":"9781516520428","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781516520428_p0.jpg?v=1763728201","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781516520428","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}