| The Dancer's Way: The New York City Ballet Guide to Mind, Body, and Nutrition Contributor(s): Hamilton, Linda H. (Author), Kolnik, Paul (Photographer), Martins, Peter (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0312342357 ISBN-13: 9780312342357 Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL OUR PRICE: $20.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Dance - Classical & Ballet - Health & Fitness | Healthy Living |
| Dewey: 792.807 |
| LCCN: 2008030150 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.80 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the current dance scene, performers contend with choreography that involves extreme dance, multiple techniques, and acrobatic moves, exemplified in the popular reality television show, So You Think You Can Dance. The dilemma for aspiring professionals is that dance class no longer provides sufficient preparation for performing at this level. Dancers who want to achieve their best, avoid injury, and perform at their peak will welcome the insight and advice in the pages of The Dancer's Way. The world-renowned New York City Ballet developed their proven wellness program to help dancers reach their potential without compromising their health. As one of the key designers of this program, former dancer and clinical psychologist Linda Hamilton, Ph.D. provides the essential principles of wellness that will help you achieve your goals in all levels and forms of dance. These include keeping yourself physically healthy, nutritionally sound, and mentally prepared as a dancer. New York City Ballet's celebrated program, here for the first time in book form, highlights every tool you'll need to stay in great shape. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hamilton, Linda H.: - LINDA H. HAMILTON, PH.D., author of The Dancer's Way, was a dancer in New York City Ballet under the direction of George Balanchine and Peter Martins. Now a clinical psychologist in private practice, she is the wellness consultant at New York City Ballet. A member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science, she also consults at The Ailey School and Career Transition for Dancers, and writes a monthly advice column in Dance Magazine. She lives in New York City. |