Ballet Practice and History (Paperback)

Lorin Johnson

ISBN 10: 0197797938 / ISBN 13: 9780197797938

Published by Oxford University Press Inc, New York, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Ballet Practice and History is a complete, inclusive resource on ballet training and history for the beginning teen-adult reader. Unique in its balanced discussion of technique and history, this book guides readers through an accessible methodology of training while also presenting ballet's historical development through a culturally inclusive lens. Part One presents a progression of study guiding the reader through a series of eight scaffolded lessons,including terminology, descriptions, learning guides and lessons. Methods of learning ballet are presented in a healthy and anatomically sound approach for diverse audiences. Each chapter has a dedicated balletclass to reinforce terminology and concepts, available as a video lesson for readers to follow. Part Two presents a global survey of ballet's historical development expanding on the traditional European context to include histories in Mexico, Cuba, South America, South Africa and East-Asia. It also discusses cultural issues associated with ballet, including race, gender, sexuality, and cultural representation, allowing readers to understand ballet's role in contemporary society. BalletPractice and History is a comprehensive look at ballet for the general enthusiast or for readers looking to deepen their knowledge of the art form, and a resource for students in higher education, studying ata private studio, or independently. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ballet Practice and History (Paperback)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0197797938
• ISBN 13: 9780197797938
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Ballet Practice and History is a complete resource for readers interested in learning ballet and about ballet's centuries-old history. This book is a unique guide through eight progressive lessons, including learning guides, and video lessons included on a companion website. The book also contains a comprehensive global history of ballet, surveying its beginnings in European court dance to its development as a contemporary art form performed throughout the world. Ballet Practice and History inclusively and accessibly approaches ballet through culturally-representative demonstrators and illustrations featuring diverse artists.

About the Author

Lorin Johnson is a Professor in the Department of Dance at California State University, Long Beach. A former professional dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, he has taught ballet in conservatories and higher education for thirty years. Johnson has an MA in Slavic Languages and Literatures from the University of Southern California. He lives with his wife, Lisa, in Lakewood, California.