This second edition of the classic text directs dance teachers through what they need to know to teach creative dance from pre-K through adult levels in a variety of settings. It includes a sequential curriculum; lesson plans; editable forms; and teacher strategies created by master teacher Anne Green Gilbert.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great solutions to downtownsBy melanie m.This book will educate the reader on small and large cities that have turned their downtowns around. There are so many case studies of interesting solutions in solving the problems that most cities and towns have. The writing is beautifully written and had me interested in each case study.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Big Highways Crippled Cities; Big Commercial Plans Can Thwart RebirthBy Neil CotiauxThose are the twin themes permeating Cities: Back From The Edge; a take-no-prisoners diatribe against Americas strategic misplacement and overapplication of asphalt and the "bigger is better" mentality of all too many commercial developers.In this spirited; edgy work; Gratz and Mintz systematically explore how the Interstate System and its connecting routes helped weaken or destroy the commercial and residential viability of many U.S. downtowns; shifting the center of gravity in metropolitan areas and setting the stage for any number of revitalization plans founded on lack of imagination; the desire for a quick buck or graft. The authors describe some of these projects in detail and name real-life culprits while shining the spotlight on more far-sighted community activists; some of whom went on to develop micro solutions to their downtown dreams.The authors remind us that; in downtown revitalization efforts; size does not really matter; that even the most fledgling business in a particular niche; operating alongside similar startups or in collaborative fashion; can successfully engage in mass customization; grow; and incrementally assist in the sustainable rebirth of a downtown; reinventing a unique critical mass that not only serves friend and neighbor but also draws tourism. "Cities" offers some wonderful quotes from these entrepreneurs as well as some pithy quotes from third parties ranging from H.L. Mencken to Winston Churchill to buttress their arguments.A genuine bonus to this insightful work are the large number of crisp; black-and-white photographs of streetscapes; artists studios and other manifestations of urban rebirth. Some have the decided look and feel of the first-rate photography to be seen in The New York Times before it went to color."Cities" remains on my bookshelf for reference and inspiration. Im not done with it yet.10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Informative but preachyBy Scott Singer (ssinger@mactemps.com)Gratz and Mintz bring some interesting perspective to the study of urban renewal. The professional consulting experience brought forth by the authoring team provides some actual know-how about solving urban problems. The books major drawback is its almost remedial preachiness. Oftentimes; the narrative is interrupted by the authors lessons - lessons that are frequently placed in italics so as to ensure the reader does not miss their point. Personally; I enjoy forming my own opinions and conclusions based on an authors text; this book does it for you. Overall; not a bad book; still fascinating and impressive in the authors knowledge of actual city circumstances. The research behind this work is very good.
