This illustrated guide presents 82 dance, movement, and performance exercises that promote perfect alignment, improved placement, proper breathing, and prevention of common injuries in dancers. Exercises are organized by body region, with illustrations that include marked anatomy, along with chapters on basic concepts of anatomy, breathing, and whole-body training. There is no bibliography. Haas, a former professional ballet dancer, has been an athletic trainer and director of dance medicine seminars, and treats dancers in physical therapy, postsurgical rehabilitation, and general conditioning. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)