A Dancer's Manual: A Motivational Guide to Professional Dancing

by Boling, Bobby

• ISBN13: 9780963786494
• ISBN10: 0963786490
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Scb Distributors

Summary

Called the "Anthony Robbins of dance", Bobby Boling has a unique way of inspiring and motivating dancers by sharing stories of adversity and how he and other dancers overcame the obstacles of professional dance. This inspiring book offers tips, tricks, experience, wisdom and personal stories with advice on exercise and health.

A Dancer's Manual teaches young dancers how to take class more effectively, how to avoid and treat injuries and how to perform and rehearse more effectively. Professionals will learn how to audition and how to use exercise and weights to enhance their ability. Bobby Boling also offers advice to young dancers and old on alternative careers in the industry if they can no longer dance.

A Dancer's Manual will appeal to any young person interested in dance, adults and teachers of studios and parents of dancers interested in helping to guide young people.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
``Risky Business!''	7	(16)
Attitude	23	(6)
Preparation	29	(16)
The Physical Element	29	(4)
The Mental Element	33	(5)
The Emotional Element	38	(4)
The Spiritual element	42	(3)
Taking Class	45	(14)
Auditioning	59	(18)
Pictures	65	(2)
Resume	67	(5)
Music	72	(5)
Rehearsals and the Job	77	(14)
Performing	91	(8)
The Business of Show Business	99	(8)
Contracts	99	(2)
Salary	101	(1)
Rehearsal Pay	101	(1)
Length of Contract and ``Out'' Clause	102	(1)
Promotional Work	102	(1)
Personal	103	(1)
Unions	104	(3)
Injuries... and Coping With Them	107	(14)
Shin Splints	115	(1)
Stone Bruise	116	(1)
Psiatic Nerve	116	(1)
Athletes Foot	117	(1)
Calluses	118	(3)
Health and Fitness for the Dancer	121	(20)
Nutrition	122	(3)
Exercise and Fitness	125	(16)
Other Careers	141	(26)
Teaching	142	(9)
Choreography	151	(5)
Costume Design	156	(2)
Lighting Design	158	(3)
Company Manager	161	(6)
In Closing	167	(4)
Glossary	171	(4)
Union Information	175	(2)
Suggested Reading	177	(6)
Sample Resumes	183	(4)
Index	187	(2)
About the author	189	(1)
Order Form	190