The Italian Dance Quest. Finding Power, Wealth, and Innovation

Anna Harsh, dancer and Italian American takes a trip to Italy with her mother and brother as a child that sets her on a path which changes her life forever. The Italian Dance Quest is a travel memoir of an adventure that has made a lasting impact on the life of this Italian-American dancer. Be immersed into five different regions through dances that reflect the people, food, and history. Anna offers various ways to preserve and enjoy physical history so that the next generation can enjoy them in the future. You'll also discover: How learning Italian dances teaches unique life lessons. How to apply different choreography tips to elevate dance performance. Why royalty danced in northern Italy and what stories the traditional dances told. Her quest to find traditional Italian dances, creates more questions about her own life. Travel to various regions with Anna as she learns elegant circle dances that require grace, proper posture and precision. She compares them to the various lively tarantellas she adores. Gaining a deeper understanding of how Italian families celebrate and deal with grief left Anna asking how can she preserve these precious dances for future generations. Passion and drama at its finest. I highly recommend this read. - Jim Bunting, Director of Jim Bunting Dance Company, Philadelphia, PA As a Professor of Dance, I was impressed with how "The Italian Dance Quest," contained a great detail of the dances shared. - Joe Nickel, Dance Professor, Seton Hill University and Owner of Thrive Dance Experience, Pittsburgh, PA