Books like Dance kinesiology by Sally Sevey Fitt

Dance Kinesiology offers a comprehensive exploration of the physiological foundations of dance. It covers the skeletal and muscular systems, muscular imbalances, physiological support systems, body types, movement behavior, somatics, efficiency, relaxation, injury prevention, conditioning, and weight management. The book emphasizes structural and neuromuscular analysis relevant to dancers. The second edition presents new articles on eight somatic systems from a dancer’s perspective, contributed by trained practitioners. With over 150 anatomical drawings, photographs, fully illustrated practice exercises, tables for movement analysis, and suggested readings, it serves students of modern dance and ballet, educators, physical therapists, and choreographers, helping them identify strengths and limitations, enhance conditioning, and transform weaknesses into strengths.

First publish date: 1988