That's Dancing!
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the silver-screened ballrooms of Hollywood's golden age to the raw, electrifying street rhythms of Broadway, That's Dancing! is a definitive celebration of dance as one of cinema's most exhilarating art forms. Tony Thomas chronicles the sweeping history of dance on film, guiding the reader through decades of unforgettable performances, iconic choreography, and the legendary stars who made audiences believe that movement itself could tell a story. Thomas writes with the infectious enthusiasm of a true devotee, presenting rich visual and narrative detail that illuminates the cultural forces shaping each era of screen dance — from the effortless elegance of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the explosive physicality of later generations. More than a simple retrospective, That's Dancing! argues that the filmed dance sequence is a unique and irreplaceable cinematic language, one that captures joy, heartbreak, and human connection in ways that dialogue never could. For anyone who has ever been moved by a perfectly timed step or a breathtaking finale, this volume is an irresistible invitation to look again — and see the magic anew.
Author: Tony Thomas
Format: Paperback
Genre: Movies & entertainment
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the silver-screened ballrooms of Hollywood's golden age to the raw, electrifying street rhythms of Broadway, That's Dancing! is a definitive celebration of dance as one of cinema's most exhilarating art forms. Tony Thomas chronicles the sweeping history of dance on film, guiding the reader through decades of unforgettable performances, iconic choreography, and the legendary stars who made audiences believe that movement itself could tell a story. Thomas writes with the infectious enthusiasm of a true devotee, presenting rich visual and narrative detail that illuminates the cultural forces shaping each era of screen dance — from the effortless elegance of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to the explosive physicality of later generations. More than a simple retrospective, That's Dancing! argues that the filmed dance sequence is a unique and irreplaceable cinematic language, one that captures joy, heartbreak, and human connection in ways that dialogue never could. For anyone who has ever been moved by a perfectly timed step or a breathtaking finale, this volume is an irresistible invitation to look again — and see the magic anew.