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Coach's Manual: Choreography and Style for Skaters

Price: $18.95
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Focus Item #: 00705
Author(s): Ricky Harris
ISBN: 978-1-58510-070-5
Format: Paperback
pp: 94
Available as eBook?: YES

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Description

A concise text on dance techniques for ice skaters by one of the foremost authorities in the world. The work specifically provides direction for those who would coach young skaters in the essential aspects of choreography on the ice.

Appropriate Course Information

For advanced courses on skating choreography taught in departments of physical education.
Also of interest for the general reader who coaches skaters or is involved in choreography.

About the Author

Ricky Harris is a former professional skater herself who holds a BA in drama, MFA in dance, and PhD in Choreography.  Following her education, she pursued a successful career as a dancer and actress.  Dr. Harris was a columnist for Skating Magazine for ten years, and also created and starred in a PBS television series, "Dancethenics".  Since 1974, she has conducted workshops internationally.

Review

Ricky's book is a must read for every figure skating coach. It reinforces valuable information necessary to the figure skater's training. It is written with concise, progressive facts, relating to how choreography can enhance a figure skater's performance. Ricky's' book assures the coach that there is no limit to creativity. It inspires us with the connection between figure skating, dance, and the artist.

~Jon Sorkan, PSA Master-rated coach from Wisconsin

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