The Ballet Companion. A Dancer's Guide To The Technique, Traditions, And Joys Of Ballet

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: As New
Publisher: Simonand Schuster
Publisher Place: New York
Publisher Year: 2005
Edition:

Description: 331 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout.

Publishers Description: A New Classic for Todays 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 todays 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 youll 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 ballets time-honored traditions and essential new information.

ISBN: 9780743264075