Ballet for Beginners - Softcover

Medova

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806963751 ISBN 13: 9780806963754

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1997

Synopsis

Tis introductory book for beginners contains full colour photgraphs taken in actual dance classes showing everything from the correct bearing to movements. Each exercise is broken down and explained and advice is given on choosing a class.

About this title

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

From Booklist

Gr. 4^-6. This book briefly looks at the history of ballet, the life of a professional dancer, and what a beginner needs to know about ballet classes. The main section introduces the basic exercises in a classical ballet class, from the five positions to little jumps and pirouettes. Full-color photographs of children in class show a series of motions for each exercise, while the captions offer explanations and advice. Translated from the French, the text generally works well, though the writing sounds like a translation from time to time. A glossary explains the pronunciation and meaning of French terms used in ballet classes throughout the world. Carolyn Phelan

Edition details

• Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806963751
• ISBN 13: 9780806963754
• Binding: Paperback