[PDF] Remarkable Women of Sanibel Captiva (American Heritage) by Jeri Magg at Arts-Photography

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An insightful read from one of the ballet worldrsquo;s most beloved married couples!--Melinda Roy; former principal dancer; New York City Ballet"Wonderfully complete and instructive; written by two artists who have lived what they write about and are sharing their life experience from a deep and very human viewpoint. Bravo!"--Donald Mahler; former director; Metropolitan Opera Ballet"Perfect for inspiring dancers who want to learn more about the art of partnering."--Lauren Jonas; cofounder and artistic director; Diablo Ballet"An effective and lively resource to add to a dancer and teacherrsquo;s partnering skills toolkit."--Dean Speer; author of On TechniqueTraditionally; the pas de deux was designed as an interlude during longer ballets and showcased a ballerinarsquo;s skills. The male was a guide to her movements and steps; an unwavering extension of the ballerina. Today the pas de deux occupies a central role in dances and the reliance on a malersquo;s strength has given way to endless modifications. Respect; patience; intuition; and awareness are just as significant as technique and the best partners communicate through breath; eye contact; and musical cues. In Experiencing the Art of Pas de Deux; professional dance couple Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg and Carlos Miguel Guerra demystify the physical; emotional; and artistic intricacies that allow two to dance as one. They examine key components often overlooked in classes and textbooks; such as how to build and maintain the connections necessary for a trusting and successful team. Illuminating pas de deux work from both male and female perspectives; they detail the specific responsibilities of each partner. Step-by-step instructions are provided for proper posture; lifts; promenades; turns; and even dance conditioning--and QR codendash;accessible videos provide brief demonstrations of new and complex movements. Each chapter also includes personal anecdotes; offering a rare and intimate look at how partners can support one another and discover the inner workings of the finest and most memorable dances.Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg is a former principal dancer with the Miami City Ballet. She has conducted master classes for Ballet Chicago and Ballet de Monterrey; among other companies and schools. She is the author of So; You Want to Be a Ballet Dancer? Carlos Miguel Guerra is a former principal dancer with the Miami City Ballet. He studied and worked with Fernando Alonso in Cuba; Ivan Nagy in Chile; and Edward Villella in Miami.