Recommended Books for Dancers
The Chosen Books
This list is not in any particular order. I've read each text on the list and love them greatly. If I could number them all with 1 I would, because each work is uniquely useful to dancers in some aspect. As for non-dancers, the creative insights within these listed works will no doubt prove useful for you as well.
These books also make wonderful gifts and conversation pieces.
1. The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp
2. Dance Anatomy by Jacqui Greene Haas
3. Dance Imagery by Eric Franklin
4. Taken By Surprise by Ann Cooper Albright and David Gere
5. Bunheads by Sophie Flack
6. The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
Final Thoughts
Another plus about these listed books is that each of them are quick reads or at least offer manageable chapters for when the dance life gets hectic. What I found important about them is the offering of resources every human being (dancer or not) needs on hand for motivation and education. Whether you want to strengthen your iliopsoas muscles, learn breathing and relaxation techniques, invigorate the senses, or share a laugh with Pooh, each work would make a vibrant addition to your library.
Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed it. Feel free to leave comments about your favorite dance books (or non-dance books that qualify as inspirational reads).