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Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet
American Ballet Theatre's Ballet DictionaryRecommended books for the ballet teacher
Technical manual and dictionary of classical ballet by 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 that vary from the Russian to the French or Italian schools are also invaluable aids. "More information available in one book than we have ever had before." — Dance Magazine.
Classical Ballet by Classical ballet : its style and technique.
The Teaching of Classical Ballet by The teaching of classical ballet : common faults in young dancers and their training / by Joan Lawson.
Teaching Young Dancers by Teaching young dancers : muscular co-ordination in classical ballet / Joan Lawson.
The Art of Teaching Ballet by Warren combines her years of experience as a dancer and master ballet teacher and her engaging writing style to create a living history of 20th-century classical ballet training.
Classical Ballet Technique by "An excellent, comprehensive guide to ballet pedagogy valuable to teachers and students alike. For many years Gretchen's has been a major voice in the dance community, and this extensive work details the study of classical ballet from her unique and expert point of view. I applaud her, and I heartily recommend Classical Ballet Technique."--David Howard, International Ballet Master and Master Teacher
Teaching Classical Ballet by "A service of great importance for any artist wishing to pursue a career in dance. . . . applicable to both experienced and inexperienced dancers and teachers. It gives guidelines to the art of teaching ballet where none existed before."--Charles Flachs, principal dancer, Nashville Ballet
Ballet from the First Plie to Mastery by The book opens with a brief description of the benefits of ballet training to young dancers, then introduces fundamentals and precepts. Clear photographs show exactly how to execute each movement. Then an eight-year course is presented, taking the student from age 5 or 6 through the teen years, outlining exactly what is to be taught and how it is to be performed.And others at this call number: MT 950.
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