Why Dance? 2005
Distributed by James E. Manning Inc., P.O. Box 1237, Santa Clara, CA 95052
Produced by James E. Manning & Shely Pack-Manning
Directed by James E. Manning
DVD, color, 1 hr. 52 min.
Jr. High - Adult
Dance
Date Entered: 02/08/2006
Reviewed by Janis Tyhurst, Reference Librarian, George Fox UniversityProfessional dancing is a demanding, competitive career and only those with the talent and the dedication make it to the top. Why Dance? takes a viewer beyond the performance into the minds of the dancers, exploring what drives these women and men to give up everything else in their lives in order to dance.
Why Dance? gives insight into what is involved in professional dancing. Sections include the commitment of the dancer and the dancer’s family, competitions, and performances. The dark side of dancing is also explored—eating disorders, injuries and insecurities.
Why Dance? will suit public library and school library audiences.