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Author Clippinger, Karen S.

Title Dance anatomy and kinesiology / Karen Clippinger
Published Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2007]
©2007

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Description x, 533 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Contents Ch. 1. The skeletal system and its movements -- Ch. 2. The muscular system -- Ch. 3. The spine -- Ch. 4. The pelvic girdle and hip joint -- Ch. 5. The knee and patellofemoral joints -- Ch. 6. The ankle and foot -- Ch. 7. The upper extremity -- Ch. 8. Analysis of human movement
Summary "Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology will help dancers learn anatomical and biomechanical principles as they apply to dance performance. The text focuses on optimal dance movement and the related principles for understanding the function of body joints. And by applying those principles, dancers can help reduce their risk of injury and enhance their performance longevity."--BOOK JACKET
Notes "Principles and exercises for improving technique and avoiding common injuries." -- Cover
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Dance -- Physiological aspects.
Dancing injuries -- Prevention.
LC no. 2006012441
ISBN 9780880115315 hardcover : cover
0880115319 hardcover : cover