Ballet for Beginners - Softcover

Medova

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806963751 ISBN 13: 9780806963754

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1997

Synopsis

"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....A glossary explains the pronunciation and meaning of French terms used in ballet classes throughout the world."--Booklist.

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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