Shannon Titas

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Behind the Red Velvet Curtain: An American Ballerina in Russia

This peek inside what it takes to become a Russian ballet dancer will inspire appreciation for Womack’s dogged determination to achieve her dream.
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Dancing on the Fault Lines of History: Selected Essays

This retrospective of modern dance criticism by one of the field’s trailblazers contextualizes the evolution of the art form and how it has been studied. Recommended for collections specializing in modern dance history and scholarship.
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Think Like a Runner: Understanding Why We Run and How To Do It Better

A solid introduction to recreational running. The book presents guidance in a way that’s nonintimidating, which makes the title an easy entry point into a lifelong enjoyment of the sport. Suitable for beginning to intermediate practitioners.
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Passionate Work: Choreographing a Dance Career

Dancers past and present might be gratified by having their experiences validated, but this book mostly makes the case for discouraging aspirants from pursuing a career in dance.
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A Sense of Shifting: Queer Artists Reshaping Dance

This book about innovative creators who bring their true selves to their art form and contribute to its evolution will appeal to dance audiences, professionals, and students. An excellent choice for libraries looking to add to their dance collections.
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The Mae West Films

Budding film historians or devotees of classic cinema will appreciate this niche title about Mae West.
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Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life

Highly recommended for libraries that collect for sophisticated dance audiences and for scholars looking for in-depth, historical documentation on a revolutionary dance company. Pranzatelli’s vivid descriptions of the group’s canonical pieces will have readers running to find videos to see the magic for themselves.
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All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today

A recommended, accessible study of the historical shortcomings in female healthcare. It’s also an effective catalyst to advocate for better treatment.
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Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion

This deep-dive into the relationship between hip-hop and fashion is recommended for libraries with serious devotees or researchers.
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