Features
- Reading level: Young Adult
- Cover Type: Paperback with 208 pages
- Published by: Rainbow Creative Concepts Inc. January 1998
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0925162221
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0925162229
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Book Dimensions:
11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
- Weighs: 1.5 pounds
Publisher Description
Ballet, Tap, and All That Jazz! is a 208 page dance book written and designed for dancers, cheerleaders, figure skaters, and gymnasts, as well as for young readers in general who enjoy reading about these popular sports and performing arts topics. The book is a full color, gift-quality paperback, designed with a magazine style flair.
BT&J is appropriate for all ages, but is primarily geared to the 9-14 year old reader. Younger children will enjoy the gorgeous photographs and illustrations. Dancers in their teens and older will appreciate articles about auditioning, college scholarships, and careers in dance, and will be able to tap into the valuable resources provided, such as college listings, websites, and directories.
Ballet, Tap, and All That Jazz! was produced by Young Dancer Association in conjunction with dance industry leader Capezio/Ballet Makers and a twenty member advisory board that includes John Travolta, Shannon Miller, Rosalynn Sumners, and other celebrities, professionals, and experts.
Content includes articles about performance, sports, fashion, beauty, fitness, nutrition, travel, entertainment, interviews, and quizzes. The diary at the back of the book provides pages for readers to add their own photos, autographs, schedules, and other entries.
Ballet, Tap, and All That Jazz! is filled with original quotes, anecdotes, and advice from a host of celebrities, such as Olympic gymnasts Kerri Strug, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, and Dominique Dawes; Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan, teen star Paige Peterson, dance professionals Frank Hatchett, Gus Giordano, Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, and many others. Articles about the Olympics, Riverdance, and Broadway are just a few of the many fascinating features. A directory of products, services, and college dance programs is included at the back of the book.
The greatest value of
Ballet, Tap, and All That Jazz! is the uplifting, positive thread that runs through every page from start to finish and ties all the concepts together. The underlying message to young people: "Regardless of your particular circumstances, talents, or interests -- discover your potential, believe in yourself, work hard, and never give up."
Find out more about
Ballet, Tap, and All That Jazz! and other Young Dancer Association products, books, and magazines by visiting our website at www.youngdancer-btj.com. Also includes details about how you can be our next Performer of the Year!
About The Author
BT&J Professional Advisory Board
John Travolta
Two-Time Academy Award Nominee
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor
Julia Adam
Principal Dancer, San Francisco Ballet
Shannon Miller
Olympic Gold Medalist, Gymnastics
World Gymnastics Championships, Gold Medalist
1996 Women's Gymnast of the Year, USA Gymnastics Congress
Rosalynn Sumners
Olympic Silver Medalist, Figure Skating
World Figure Skating Championships, Gold Medalist
1995 American Skating World Skater of the Year
Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
Artistic Director, North Carolina Dance Theatre,
Chautauqua Ballet Company and School
Principal Dancer,
New York City Ballet, 1970-1980
Gus Giordano
Founder/Director, Gus Giordano Dance Center
1997 National Spokesperson for Education, National Dance Week
Artistic Director, Jazz Dance World Congress
Frank Hatchett
Dean of Dance, Broadway Dance Center
Master teacher for Savion Glover, Madonna, Justine Bateman
Created VOP, a unique jazz dance style
John Bedford
Associate Dean, Dance and Arts Management, Oklahoma City University
Producer, American Spirit Dance Company
Lea Ann Miller
Choreographer/Performance Director
Discover Card Stars on Ice Tour
Television consultant, CBS figure skating events
Jo Rowan
Chairman, Dance Department, Oklahoma City University
Director, American Spirit Dance Company
Debbie Roberts
National Director, Showstopper American Dance Championships
David Westerfield
President and CEO, Showbiz National Talent Competition
Jim Lord
Director of Instructional Programs, Universal Cheerleaders Association
Choreographer/judge, ESPN cheerleading championships
Mike Miller
Dance-Drill Teams Director, Mike Miller & Associates Special Events,
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, bowl game halftimes, pageants
Toni Brayer, M.D.
Chief of Staff, California Medical Center, Internal Medicine, Sports Medicine
Brenda L. Jacob, RD, MPH, LD
Senior nutrition Associate, General Mills Marketing Services
Leesa Chalk
Beauty Editor, Jump Magazine
Formerly of Elle, Mirabella, and Teen
Luan Peszek
Editor and Director of public Relations, USA Gymnastics Magazine
Press Officer, 1996 Olympic Games
Dianne Giaccoio
Vice President Marketing, Capezio/Ballet Makers Inc.
Frank Zang
Associate Director, Public Information and media Relations,
U.S. Olympic Committee