THE PERFORMANCE DICTIONARY: A POWERHOUSE OF TERMINOLOGY FOR DANCERS AND THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
This book is a tremendous resource! The vocabulary supports almost any unit of study to empower learning in the performing arts.
Each category begins with an informative and often inspirational introduction from a respected professional. The cast includes Chris Bay-Anderson, Susan Angell, Nikki Thompson Calder, Mitch Carr, Nika Carter, Michelle Davis, Deeann Driver, Chuck Faucett, Ruth Flynn, Michelle Hames, Craig Lowry, Donatelle Mascari, Cass Moore, Nikki Deshea Smith, Jan Spann, Justin Stanley, and Amanda Wages.
Terminology is grouped into the following categories: Ballet, Pom, Cheer, & Drill, Leaps, Jumps, & Turns, Stunts & Tricks, Dance/Drill Team, The High Kick, Acting, The Stage, The Play & Playwrighting, Music & Sound, Costumes, Makeup, Lights, Scenery & Props.
“As someone who has taught and performed nationally and internationally at all levels of education for dance and theatre, I highly recommend this book, as a training tool and general resource for educators, professionals and students of: dance studios, K-12 school systems, dance/drill teams, college/university dance and theater departments, collegiate and pro-team dance/pom teams, artistic directors, etc. Everyone needs this book in their library repertoire as a staple for their professions!
— Elizabeth Gormly de Moraes, M.A., M.F.A.