NiaDivas

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By changing your posture you can look, move, and even breathe better, according to proponents of this century-old technique popular with entertainers. Developed by an actor who lost his voice due to improper posture, the Alexander Technique involves a series of subtle changes in stance and movement that, once learned, are to be incorporated into everyday life. Actor William Hurt introduces viewers to the video and demonstrates the positions and movements. Hurt must truly believe in this method because not only does he allow himself to be an on-screen guinea pig for 74 minutes, but the reclusive actor has also made rare television appearances promoting the video. However much he appears to believe in the technique, though, the Oscar winner displays uncharacteristic awkwardness in introducing and quizzing his teacher, Jane Kosminsky. A former dancer, Kosminsky is well versed in the history and method of the technique as she moves Hurt through head placement, chair work, "the Monkey" (a lifting position), walking, and finally a 22-minute self lesson. At the tape's end Kosminsky warns that a personal teacher may be needed to truly learn the technique, and offers a contact number and Web site information. --Kimberly Heinrichs

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Learn the styles that are sweeping the nation! If you want to be on top of the latest hip-hop dance styles and become a stronger hip-hop dancer and performer, this video is for YOU! Rhapsody and her dance company will take you on a ride as you learn the style that is sweeping the nation. Street Jazz fuses hip-hop and jazz and is the signature style of Rhapsody and her company. On this Street Jazz journey you will learn three hot routines for the beginner, intermediate and advanced dancer. Rhapsody incorporates the use of body mechanics, musicality and distinctive performance techniques to help you become a better hip-hop dancer. If you are all about hard work, dedication and fun, then this video is tailor-made for you!

Rhapsody's credits include major recording labels, MTV, NBA/WNBA, Salem, Sony Industrials, and Eve/Ruff Ryders national tour. After making weekly appearances on MTV's "The Grind," Rhapsody was asked to display her choreography. Choreographing for the NJ Nets, NY Knicks and NY Liberty dance teams led to many more opportunities. She choreographed the Fat Joe/Featuring R Kelly music video "We Thuggin," for the #1 pop group in Europe, Northern Line, headed by Benny Medina, and the NBA All-Star weekend in Philadelphia.

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FOR DANCERS, THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE is a unique 2-disc set that explains what the Technique is and how dancers can use it to correct alignment, improve dance technique and artistry, and help dancers to dance with great ease, joy and passion. The discs are also useful in helping prevent injury and lengthen careers.

There are 3 complete programs: The Alexander Technique in Core Movement -- an introduction to the Technique through dance movement common to all kinds of dance with a particular focus on alignment , plie, tendu, extension, bending, twisting, arms and jumping.

A Class -- Some Unanswered Questions in which Juilliard dance students ask questions about their real issues.These include, breathing, how to improve turnout and arabesque among others.

A Conversation with Dancers -- Professional dancers dexcribe how they use the Alexander Technique in 3 different styles of -- Martha Graham, Bob Fosse and William Forsythe.

" This is clearly for dance and dancers but, in my opinion, it is much more than that. it is a mastgerly demonstration of how the Alexander Technique can be integrated into the training and workin life of any dancer. Highly recommended for Alexander teachers and all dancers."

Vivian Turner - Statnews

Ms. Turner is a former dancer trained at the Royal Ballet School in London.

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Reincarnation is a poetic documentary on one of the greatest American artists Isadora Duncan living through her followers at the present time.

Mysteriously, after over the century passed from the time she lived, Isadora imposes her art and philosophy on contemporary artists who are compelled to keep doing her movement and preserve her choreography, though it seems to be quite outdated.

One of the offspring of Isadora, one of her reincarnations is the founder and artistic director of "Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation" Lori Belilove. Through Lori's life and work, through the art of her students and company members, through the lines of a theatrical play conceived by Lori, the image and entire persona of Isadora Duncan comes alive.

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