{"product_id":"the-truth-about-dance-shahab-nahvi-9781458219299","title":"The Truth about Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter more than twenty years as a professional ballet and modern dancer and teacher, Shahab Nahvi blends his life-lessons with his dance training to create \u003cem\u003eThe Truth About Dance\u003c\/em\u003e. This engaging, no-nonsense look at all aspects of dance encompasses technique, philosophy, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNahvi studied with master teachers such as Stanley Williams, Nicholas Beriozoff, Maggie Black, and Martha Graham. Utilizing his unique experience, he teaches children and adults about movement and that dance is an extension of life itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author discusses how a student with dreams of a career in dance can make the most of the class experience and how parents can educate themselves to make the right choices for their children's career.\u003cbr\u003e Part one, an extensive Q \u0026amp; A section, addresses commonly asked questions on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting at a late age\u003cbr\u003e Body type\u003cbr\u003e Technical issues\u003cbr\u003e Performance experience\u003cbr\u003e History and education\u003cbr\u003e Injury\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart two, a thoughtful exploration of issues salient to the dance community, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGender inequality, how it has progressed over time, and its impact on women in dance\u003cbr\u003e A new theory on the origin of the Swan Lake narrative\u003cbr\u003e How the absence of mythology, folklore, and fables in new choreographies is indicative of a lack of philosophy and purpose\u003cbr\u003e The problems created when young dancers turn professional before reaching maturity\u003cbr\u003e Cinderella Complex--the choices we make, and how we come to make them \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten primarily for dancers, choreographers, parents, and teachers by an experienced career professional, \u003cem\u003eThe Truth About Dance\u003c\/em\u003e is an insightful, informative, and intimate exploration of both the artistry and industry of dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shahab Nahvi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1458219291\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781458219299\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abbott Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.03lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.56d","brand":"Shahab Nahvi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48453657428223,"sku":"9781458219299","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_be4c4303-628c-487f-b330-a0acac285f13.jpg?v=1777301472","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-truth-about-dance-shahab-nahvi-9781458219299","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}