Tom Hood's classic work on the physiology of dance is an essential resource for dancers, choreographers, and anyone interested in the science of movement. With detailed descriptions of the eight fundamental movements of dance, and the muscular system used in each, this volume provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the physical demands of dance. This new edition includes additional material on recent advances in kinesiology and biomechanics, making it an invaluable resource for dancers and dance educators at all levels. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.