Behind Every Step: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Choreographer?

by Lisa Thompson

Find out what skills are needed, what's in a day's work, and where choreography can take you. You'll also learn about the history of dance and about dances performed around the world. From learning how to express yourself through music and dance to keeping your body healthy, choreography can help you dance your way to the top. The On the Job series lets you go behind the scenes of today's hottest careers. You'll discover what it takes to make it and how much fun the work can be!

48 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2009

About the author

This is the disambiguation profile for otherwise unseparated authors publishing as Lisa Thompson

See also:
Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
Lisa Thompson, author of multiple early readers
Lisa Thompson, author of Fleeced!
Lisa Thompson, author of Citizenship and Social Movements

Reviews

[Christi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summary: Behind Every Step explores choreography from the ground up. Each chapter explores a new level of what it takes to be a choreographer from a real-life professional. Personal experience is combined with historical facts, dance basics, typical day to day activities, and bringing it all together to create a show. Each chapter is covered within a two-page layout full of fun facts, fun puns, and colorful photographs.

Review: Behind Every Step is an easy to understand guide to choreography. It is perfect for the middle to upper middle school age students who are interested in dance and future professional dance careers. It is visually appealing and simple with key concepts highlighted clearly. Overall, a fun, quick, informative book.

[bjneary · Rating 3 out of 5]

From the On the Job series, the middle school student with an interest in career information on becoming a choreographer, will find out from a choreographer what it takes to become a choreographer in terms of dance, rehearsals, and getting the job. Colorful photographs and interesting text will outline the required skills and education for this exciting career. The history of dance and famous choreographers are just a few of the exciting aspects covered. Resources, Glossary and Index are provided