Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet

Author: Gail Grant
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486132862
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 175

Book Description
From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions also included.

Basic Principles of Classical Ballet

Author: Agrippina Vaganova
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486121054
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 203

Book Description
Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many steps and movements. 118 illustrations.

Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet

Author: Gail Grant
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ballet
Languages : en
Pages : 87

Book Description

Classical Ballet Terms

Author: Richard Glasstone
Publisher: Dance Books Limited
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
Wherever ballet is taught in the world, and in whatever language, it retains one common denominator: the technical terms used are in French. This dictionary aims to prevent confusion by explaining the precise meanings of over 560 of the French technical terms used in classical ballet.

Dictionary of Classical Ballet Terminology

Author: Rhonda Ryman
Publisher: Royal Academy of Dance
ISBN: 9781904386872
Category : Ballet
Languages : en
Pages : 87

Book Description

Basic Ballet

Author: Joyce Mackie
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 014046445X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
All the basic movements in classical ballet, illustrated with 275 detailed photographs. This unique handbook shows all the basic positions, steps, and movements in classical ballet, arranged in the sequence of lessons usually followed over six years of training. An invaluable practice manual for dance students, it is also a wonderful companion to the dance for ballet enthusiasts or anyone who wants a better understanding and appreciation of the art.

Classical Ballet Technique

Author: Gretchen Ward Warren
Publisher: University Press of Florida
ISBN: 9780813009452
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 395

Book Description
Aimed at advanced dancers, this book discusses classical ballet's basic concepts, techniques, and movements

Tapworks

Author: Beverly Fletcher
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
As the official reference manual of the Dance Masters of America, this tap dance resource contains more than 1,500 up-to-date entries about every facet of this uniquely American art form. It provides a history of tap dance as well as the dancers who defined it. This manual also includes a comprehensive dictionary of tap and dance terminology with a special section devoted to teachers.

The Ballet Book

Author: Nancy Ellison
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN:
Category : Ballet
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
Provides photographs of members of the American Ballet Theatre demonstrating positions and includes discussion and photographs of classwork, rehearsal, choreography, and major ballets.

The Language of Ballet

Author: Thalia Mara
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780871270375
Category : Ballet
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents definitions of common ballet terms, providing phonetic pronunciation of foreign words, brief biographies of several dancers, and over 100 drawings that show how to execute movements.