Beginning Musical Theatre Dance (Interactive Dance Series) (EPUB)

Learning to Dance in Musical Theater Students are introduced to fundamental musical theater dance skills from a range of genres, forms, and styles through HKPropel Access, which also explains how to practice these techniques for stage performances. It equips students with the knowledge they need to succeed in a musical theater dance course by teaching them about auditions, rehearsals, performing, and self-care. The book includes pictures and descriptions of fundamental warm-up exercises, center work, steps from many dance genres utilized in musical theater dance, partnering, and lifts. It is intended for students taking beginning musical theater dance courses. The article gives new dancers an overview of the format of a musical theater dance class and covers topics like meeting expectations, dressing appropriately, mental and physical preparation, staying hydrated and eating a healthy diet, and preventing injuries. More than 60 educational video clips are available in related online resources provided by HKPropel to assist students in practicing and reviewing musical theater dance forms, methods, and modifications. Students’ proficiency with musical theater dance terms, step adaptations, and styles is enhanced with a glossary. Additionally, each chapter includes learning resources to enhance students’ understanding, such as interactive tests, web links, e-journal assignments, and experiences. Students who want to dance on a musical theater stage must understand how the industry operates, what is expected of them, how to audition, practice, perform, and take care of themselves. Beginning Musical Theatre Dance will provide them with the historical context and useful knowledge they need to succeed. Starting a Musical Theater Production The Interactive Dance Series from Human Kinetics includes dance. Resources for ballet, modern, tap, jazz, musical theater, and hip-hop dance are included in the series to supplement beginning dance technique classes offered by the dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Related online learning resources, such as assignments, activities, and video snippets of dance instruction, are included with every student-friendly text. Students can learn, perform, and watch dance with the help of the Interactive Dance Series. Note: Every new print book comes with a code to access HKPropel.