Character Dance
Choreographers wanting the best for their ballets will want Character Dance, a book by Andrei Lopoukov on the nearly-lost art of ethnic folk dancing for classical ballet. The first part of this book includes class character exercises, and the second gives specific dances in various national styles. Dancers will learn Russian, Hungarian, Polish, Gypsy and Spanish styles of dance. The contributing authors were brilliant character dancer/teachers from the Kirov Ballet; Character Dance was first released in 1939 and still enhances the authenticity and caliber of performances. Paperbound, 121 pages. ISBN: 0-90310-290-0. www.dancehorizons.com 1-800-220-7149