Christy Lane's Complete Book of Line Dancing

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Paperback
2000
$16.85

Line dancing is no longer just for country fans. This popular form of dance now incorporates many musical styles including pop, rock, jazz, disco, swing and Latin. Line dancing is urging from this trend; from the US to the UK, line dancers, dance students and dance instructors are looking for the hottest and the newest steps, and that is what they will find in this latest edition. 26 new dances expand this second edition to five readers a total of 68 popular line and partner-pattern dances to choose from. Along with 60 new photographs that show the unique new moves and positions, both written descriptions and suggested music now accompany the popular footwork diagrams for each dance. Lane's dances are popular will all skill levels because readers can select the dances according to their ability. Dances are presented in order from easy to more challenging, making it simple to progress from one stage to the next. Lane also provides instructors with strategies they need to lead a successful class.

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Line dancing is no longer just for country fans. This popular form of dance now incorporates many musical styles including pop, rock, jazz, disco, swing and Latin. Line dancing is urging from this trend; from the US to the UK, line dancers, dance students and dance instructors are looking for the hottest and the newest steps, and that is what they will find in this latest edition. 26 new dances expand this second edition to five readers a total of 68 popular line and partner-pattern dances to choose from. Along with 60 new photographs that show the unique new moves and positions, both written descriptions and suggested music now accompany the popular footwork diagrams for each dance. Lane's dances are popular will all skill levels because readers can select the dances according to their ability. Dances are presented in order from easy to more challenging, making it simple to progress from one stage to the next. Lane also provides instructors with strategies they need to lead a successful class.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: 2
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: May 2000
ISBN 10: 0736000674
ISBN 13: 9780736000673

Media Reviews

Christy's updated text includes some of today's most current dances. The directions and illustrations aid both the veteran as well as the rhythmically challenged educator.
Bud Turner, M.Ed.
Seattle Public Schools K-12 physical education coordinator
Christy Lane is a dedicated professional who is a great inspiration to the beginner as well as the professional dancer. Her ability to simplify and keep in step with the new dances makes this book a must for everyone.
Henno Chriss
Professional dancer, singer, actress
A good resource for beginning line dance instructors with plenty of resources listed to help you tap into this popular form of recreational dance.
Susan McGreevy-Nichols, B.S.
Former president of the National Dance Association
Christy Lane's new line dance book is an informative resource for teachers with easy to follow instructions and illustrations. It is recommended for anyone who is a serious teacher of line dances.
Barbara L. Hernandez, Ph.D.
Executive Director
National Dance Association

Author Bio

Christy Lane is a highly acclaimed professional dance instructor, choreographer, educator, and performer. Her work has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report, Washington Post, American Fitness, USA Today, and Shape magazine. Lane has written five dance books, 28 instructional dance videos, and dozens of articles.

Labeled as one of America's most popular and respected dance instructors, Lane tours nationally, teaching at conventions and workshops. She is certified by the American Sport Education Program and the American Council on Exercise and is a member of the National Dance Association, National Wellness Association, National Speakers Association, and International Dance Exercise Association.
Lane is also an experienced private dance studio owner and artistic director for the Christy Lane Dance Company. She resides in Palm Springs, California.