These resources are available in the Music and Dance Library (HBLL 4th floor).
Days with Ulanova by
An Intimate Portrait of the Legendary Russian Ballerina ; written with Arnold L. Haskell.
100 Lessons in Classical Ballet by
The complete 8-year curriculum of Leningrad's famed Vaganova Choreographic School, which trained Nureyev, Baryshnikov, and Makarova, including over 100 photographs. A volume which no teacher, scholar, or student of the dance can afford to miss. This translation by Oleg Briansky.
Classes in Classical Ballet by
This is one of the most celebrated manuals of classic dance instruction in the world. Messerer has gained an international reputation for his classes in classical technique-models of invention and well-rounded exercise, stressing both precision and fluid artistic control. Nearly 500 photographs of principal Bolshoi dancers illustrate the positions and steps indicated, and an introductory section by Messerer outlines his basic plan and philosophy of teaching.
Principles of Classical Ballet by
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. Offers dancers, teachers, and ballet lovers information often difficult to locate in other books. 118 illustrations.
The Arts and the Soviet Child by
The esthetic education of children in the USSR.
Journal of Physical Education and Recreation by
Willis-Aarnio, Margaret E. (Peggy), Classical Dance: A New Perspective
in:
Journal of Physical Education and Recreation
Volume 48, Issue 1, January 1977
Pas de Deux by
The original book was created for the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg. This expanded edition contains new text, sketches, and photographs that describe 32 new poses and lifts, along with new information about strengthening exercises and balance points.
Earlier edition : MD 1788.2 .P37 S4713 1979
See the Music Desk on HBLL level four for DVDs.
Children of Theatre Street
This Oscar-nominated documentary, narrated by the legendary Princess Grace of Monaco, tells the story of Russia's famous ballet academy, the Kirov School, that produced some of the greatest dancers in the history of ballet, such as Nijinsky, Pavlova, Nureyev.
Classical Ballet Lesson by
Includes a brief history of the Russian teaching method. Demonstrated by prima ballerina Galina Mezentseva, with additional demonstrations (in advanced level) by Elena Shokhina).
Also available on VHS: MLL VHS 256 vol. 1-6
Vaganova Ballet Classes by
Features an authentic Vaganova Ballet Class at the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy of Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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