Karen Clippingers Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology , third edition, is a comprehensive guide to the anatomy and kinesiology of dance, featuring nearly 300 anatomical illustrations, a new introductory chapter, an updated suite of online instructor and student ancillaries, interactive lab activities, diverse dance styles, and a presentation package with expanded chapter slides and additional graphics. It emphasizes the anatomical and kinesiological material essential for dancers to understand, with descriptions of joint structure, key muscles, movement analysis, sample strength and flexibility exercises, common alignment problems, select joint mechanics, and special considerations for dance for each region of the body. The new edition also includes the Concept Demonstration and Dance Cues special elements, which provide movement experiences for dancers to better understand potentially difficult concepts and help the dancer reflect on the anatomical basis of commonly used cues used in teaching dance technique.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2023
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Karen Clippingers first two editions of Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology were hailed as the standard in the field. This third edition builds on that success by retaining its scientific perspective while making the material even more accessible to students and teachers and by bringing in a significant amount of new material.

Karen Clippingers First Two Editions of Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology Were Hailed as the Standard in the Field

This third edition builds on that success by retaining its scientific perspective while making the material even more accessible to students and teachers and by bringing in a significant amount of new material.

Whats New?

In an effort to further enhance learning, Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology offers a wealth of new material and tools to make this edition the best yet:

• Nearly 300 anatomical illustrations—now in full color—to clearly show muscle movements and technique considerations, setting the book apart from others in its field


• A new introductory chapter to cover basic terminology all in one place


• A new recurring Understanding Check element that helps students demonstrate their grasp of the material before moving on


• An updated suite of online instructor and student ancillaries to support the text


• New interactive lab activities delivered online through HK Propel


• More diverse dance styles addressed throughout the book and represented in photographs


• The instructor guide features a sample syllabus and course outline, chapter outlines, lab assignments, and sample tests.


• A presentation package provides expanded chapter slides with more in-depth texts and additional graphics, now in color, that reinforce each chapter's key points.

Through HK Propel, Students Have Access to Interactive Understanding Check Activities, Flash Cards, Practice Quizzes, and 19 Video Clips That Demonstrate Technique and Offer Correction Guidance.

The final chapter is revised to provide a summary and applications, including more practical content in the form of summary figures or tables for bones, joints, muscle actions, and alignment evaluation, as well as a new section on injury prevention and rehabilitation.

Weight: 1188g
Dimension: 225 x 280 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781718200630
Edition number: Third Edition