University Press of Florida Art, Architecture, & Photography, Dance, Publication Announcement

Dance and Gender

“Few volumes tackle the issue of gender and dance with such currency. A work of high quality, thorough in its composition, impeccable in its rigor, and far-reaching in its approach.”—Julie Kerr-Berry, Minnesota State University, Mankato “Generous with data, this collection of accessible research will inspire a variety of emotions from anger to fascination, prompting us … Continue reading Dance and Gender

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Pro Ballet Couple Reveals Best Teams on “Dancing with the Stars”

Professional dance couple Jennifer Kronenberg and Carlos Miguel Guerra knows all about partnering. Their book Experiencing the Art of Pas De Deux, which just released on Tuesday, uncovers the key components to dance coupling often overlooked in classes and textbooks, such as how to build and maintain the connections necessary for a trusting and successful team. Below, they weigh in on the season premiere … Continue reading Pro Ballet Couple Reveals Best Teams on “Dancing with the Stars”

University Press of Florida Dance, Publication Announcement

Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches

NOW IN PAPERBACK “A wonderful tool for teachers looking for in-depth profiles of historic jazz figures or a sampling of the second half of the 20th century’s jazz ideologies for a dance history course.”—Dance Teacher "A must-read for all dancers as the invaluable historical references and in-depth coverage of the different jazz forms cannot be … Continue reading Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches

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Celebrate National Arts Advocacy Day

Happy National Arts Advocacy Day, everyone! All over the nation today, individuals are celebrating the importance of every category of art--whether fine, visual, performing, or another artistic medium. To take part in this celebration, we've discounted some of our recent art books on our website. Simply visit http://www.upf.com/AAD15 and apply code AAD15 at checkout to take … Continue reading Celebrate National Arts Advocacy Day

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7 Reasons Why Ballet Dancers Choose Broadway

When Lee Wilson first began dancing, she wore tap shoes and took lessons in her neighbor's basement. "I loved the scraping sound of taps brushing across the cement floor, the clicking sounds of the heel taps, and the crash of a full-footed stomp," Lee recalls in Rebel on Pointe, her memoir that we published this past … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Ballet Dancers Choose Broadway

University Press of Florida Dance, Publication Announcement

Jazz Dance

Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches Edited by Lindsay Guarino and Wendy Oliver “A must-read for all dancers.”—Debra McWaters, author of Musical Theatre Training Grown from African roots and shaped by European influences, the branches of jazz dance include tap, Broadway, funk, hip-hop, Afro-Caribbean, Latin, pop, club jazz, popping, B-boying, party dances, and … Continue reading Jazz Dance

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Now Available: New Books for December and January

The University Press of Florida is pleased to announce the publication of seven new books: Florida Sinkholes: Science and Policy By Robert Brinkmann Danger lurks beneath Florida’s tropical surface. This fascinating book is a comprehensive guide to understanding how sinkholes form and what to do about them.           Kongo across the … Continue reading Now Available: New Books for December and January