Water Aerobics for Fitness and Wellness or The Joffrey Ballet Schools Ballet Fit

Water Aerobics for Fitness and Wellness

Author: Terry Ann Spitzer Gibson

WATER AEROBICS FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS, Third Edition offers the latest information for obtaining and maintaining wellness through water aerobics. Full of illustrations and over 100 photos, the text is appropriate for water aerobic classes or activity programs in colleges and universities, health/fitness clubs, and health promotion programs in general. It provides students with guidelines, exercises, and examples to develop a water aerobic program. The text also includes unique chapters on fitness assessment, nutrition, and weight management to encourage a lifetime of fitness and wellness program. Since most theoretical information is often overlooked, the use of this text will provide an excellent resource guide to all participants.

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The Joffrey Ballet School's Ballet-Fit

Author: Dena Simone Moss

The world-renowned Joffrey Ballet School makes the art and joy of ballet available to everyone.

Let Dena Simone Moss and Allison Kyle Leopold teach you everything you need to know to get in shape, beautifully sculpt your body, and truly appreciate the art of ballet. They'll let you in on all their secrets, including:

-A demystifying explanation of ballet terms and positions
-Tips on finding the right instructor and studio-and feeling comfortable once you're there
-Hints on ballet attire-including finding, choosing, and tying pointe shoes
-An exhaustive directory of where to find ballet publications, audio and videotapes, books, dance wear, schools, and studios.

Perfect for the beginner and the veteran balletomane, The Joffrey Ballet School's Ballet-Fit offers an inside glimpse into the mysterious and beautiful world of ballet.

Library Journal

Ballet dancers are different from you and me. They start taking class in childhood and continue throughout their professional careers and often into retirement. They devote years to study, rehearsal, and practice. This book is for the rest of us. The authors, a Joffrey Ballet School instructor and a magazine editor who is a ballet student, have designed it for those "not heading for a performing career but...pursuing ballet with the...goals of fitness, relaxation, and pleasure in mind." Aimed at the adult beginner, it provides sensible advice and clear explanations of what to expect in and from a ballet class. The language of ballet is translated into lay terms and the movements are described in words and photographs. There is a step-by-step outline of a home ballet workout, a discussion of pointe work, and a chapter of frequently asked adult ballet questions. A "Ballet Fitness Source Directory" highlights publications, audiovisual materials, dancewear and footwear suppliers, schools receptive to adult students, and more. Highly recommended for all public libraries.--Carolyn M. Mulac, Chicago P.L.