 Husband-wife duo craft new book of choreographed dance
Original,
contemporary folk dances featured in second installment of Dancing
for Fun series
TIGARD,
Ore.
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Author Mark L. Greathouse and his wife, Helena Greathouse, recently
published their second book celebrating the power of dance. “Dancing
for Fun: Group Dancing for All Ages Book Two”
(published
by iUniverse)
is a new collection of choreography that readers can learn and
perform to music either alone or as part of a group.
This
second volume in the Dancing for Fun series is an introduction to
folk-inspired, contemporary dances created for groups of any size and
age, the Greathouses say. It encourages readers to engage in movement
set to music and improve upon fitness while having fun and
interacting with others.
“We
all hear that people are overweight and not exercising enough,” the
authors say. “These dances bring people together in a group in
which each member must interact with the other dancers. These dances
can be seen on YouTube, demonstrated by one member of the group.”
The
dance pieces within “Dancing for Fun” were transcribed by Helena
Greathouse in a contemporary folk style that does not allow for
improvisation and encourage partnering and patterned steps.
“We
all know that movement is important for our overall health,” the
authors say, “and adding music to movement makes the activity more
enjoyable. Music with movement is dance, and dancing with others in a
group can be fun.”
“Dancing
for Fun”
By
Mark L. & Helena Greathouse
Softcover
| 8.25 x 11 in | 176 pages | ISBN 9781491756119
E-Book
| 176 pages | ISBN 9781491756126
Available
at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About
the Authors
Mark
L. and Helena Greathouse are an international husband-and-wife
musical duo. Each began performing their art at age 5 in their
respective countries. Over the years, Mark progressed on the
accordion and piano. Helena’s advancement included rhythmic
gymnastics, competing in Europe and judging internationally for the
United States. She judged at the Olympics, the Goodwill Games and the
Pan American Games. In recent years, Mark has composed many piano
pieces, some of which were choreographed for the book series Dancing
for Fun. Readers can learn more at www.greathouseofmusic.com.
This book is available in hard copy from the Author.
iUniverse (Book Store)
|
TO SEE ALL DANCES IN DANCING FOR FUN, BOOK 2, CLICK ON PLAYLIST IN THE YOUTUBE VIDEO WINDOW.
