Dance science : anatomy, movement analysis, conditioning /
Gayanne Grossman ; illustrations by Timothy Phelps.
- 320 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The anatomy and biomechanics of dance: understanding the function of the bones, collagen, cartilage, ligaments, and joints : Introduction to anatomy ; Foot and ankle ; Knee and patella ; Hip and pelvis ; Spine ; Shoulder and shoulder girdle ; Elbow and hand -- Muscles and movement analysis : Introduction to muscles and their reflexes: micro and macroscopic anatomy ; Foot and leg muscles ; Knee muscles ; Hip and trunk muscles ; Breathing ; Shoulder and scapular muscles ; Forearm and hand muscles -- The science of exercise, musculoskeletal assessment, and conditioning : Musculoskeletal assessment and conditioning ; Designing an efficient and effective performance enhancement program.
"Presented in a dance-specific way, Dance Science takes a positive approach to what a dancer can do to dance better through an understanding of anatomy and analysis of movement. With that understanding, you will be able to create an effective performance and fewer injuries."--Publisher information.
0871273888 9780871273888 9780871273871 087127387X
101666338 DNLM
Dance--Physiological aspects Human anatomy. Human mechanics. Kinesiology. Physical education and training. Dancing Movement. Physical Conditioning, Human