Author: Vera Sergeevna Kostrovit_s_kai_a_ Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation ISBN: 9780879100681 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 404
Book Description
Outlines an eight-year curriculum of dance exercises and lessons developed by the Russian ballet teacher responsible for the training of Nureyev, Baryshnikov and others
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.
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.
Author: Eliza Gaynor Minden Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1416595716 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 362
Book Description
A New Classic for Today's Dancer The Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs, including: Practical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette Explanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems An illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor Guidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates Descriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms Along the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette. Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information.
Author: Vera Kostrovitskaya Publisher: ISBN: 9781914311239 Category : Languages : en Pages : 488
Book Description
'School of Classical Dance' is the official textbook of the Vaganova School in St. Petersburg, and takes the student and teacher from the basic concepts of the syllabus to the most complex exercises taught at the end of the eight-year course. A thorough and logical presentation of the classical vocabulary, from its basic forms to advanced variations, is followed by a sample lesson for a senior class. The eight-year syllabus of the Vaganova School, now adopted by almost all Russian ballet schools, is then given in full. The authors were both long-time teachers at the Vaganova School. "A book which is to be treasured, one of the great technical manuals of our time" - the Dancing Times.
Author: Lise Friedman Publisher: Workman Publishing ISBN: 9780761113522 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 68
Book Description
Photographs, captions, callouts, and text provide an interactive introduction to ballet, covering stretching, the five basic positions, and more complicated moves.
Author: Vera Sergeevna Kostrovit︠s︡kai︠a︡ Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation ISBN: 9781617744389 Category : Ballet dancing Languages : en Pages : 400
Book Description
The purpose of this book is to present a working textbook for teachers in choreographic institutes, ballet schools, colleges, and universities.
Author: Jennifer Jackson Publisher: The Crowood Press ISBN: 1785008315 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 545
Book Description
Ballet is a detailed guide to creative practice and performance. Compiled by ten leading practitioners, each chapter focuses on an aspect of ballet as a performing art. Together they outline a journey from the underpinning principles of ballet, through an appreciation of different styles and schooling, into the dance studio for practice in class and beyond. With additional insights from highly acclaimed dancers, choreographers and teachers, this practical guide offers advice on fundamental and advanced training and creative development. As well as providing information from dance science research into training well-being, this book supports the individual dancer in their artistic growth, offering strategies for exploration and discovery. Topics include: principles, styles and schooling of classical ballet; fundamental technique and advanced expression; developing versatility and creative thinking; advice on injury management, nutrition and lifestyle; choreography and music and, finally, best practice in the rehearsal studio is covered. 'A wonderfully accessible and comprehensive resource about the individual disciplines involved in ballet', Leanne Benjamin OBE, former Principal of The Royal Ballet and international coach.
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