Ballet: Beyond the Basics is for adult students who have studied ballet basics and find themselves in that in-between area--no longer beginners, but not yet advanced dancers. The aim of this book is to provide intermediate dancers with a reference source for their expanded growth as dancers. It is meant as loving encouragement to students and teachers who are dealing with this most challenging phase of ballet training; the period beyond the basics.
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"This is the text I have been searching for! I like how Ms. Hammond has targeted the gray area of not quite beginning, not yet intermediate, of ballet for students. She explains some of the more difficult exercises that usually get overlooked and that students are somehow supposed to know. I also liked her look at dance history, old barre, elements of artistry, and a recap of directions and terms." --Jennifer Waggoner, Riverside Community College
"I love this book! It's an excellent tool for our students. We strongly suggest they keep it for reference after graduation." --Patricia Oplotnik, Oklahoma City University
"It is very useful for students at the intermediate level who need a better understanding of terminology, purpose of exercises, and execution. The descriptions are clear and easy to understand, giving students written material for ballet that supports the physical experience." --Laurie Lowry, Saint Mary's College --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
"I love this book! It's an excellent tool for our students. We strongly suggest they keep it for reference after graduation." --Patricia Oplotnik, Oklahoma City University
"It is very useful for students at the intermediate level who need a better understanding of terminology, purpose of exercises, and execution. The descriptions are clear and easy to understand, giving students written material for ballet that supports the physical experience." --Laurie Lowry, Saint Mary's College --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Title of related interest also from Waveland Press: Ellfeldt, A Primer for Choreographers (ISBN 9780881333503).
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I used this book when it was first published decades ago and though I've had a long performing/teaching career, I can still go back to this book and find something new or be reminded of the simple truth of good, clean dance technique. Ms. Hammond's descriptions are given with clear language that is easy to understand, even for beginners. The illustrations make the movements come alive and are drawn of everyday dancers, not photographs of the super famous doing extreme positions that you could never hope to achieve. The book is well organized and an indispensible guide which will give years/decades of reliable advice to dancers and teachers.
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A great way of breaking down the basics,
By ncjdivadancer (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ballet: Beyond The Basics (Paperback)
A good tool for dancers who are asked to teach beginners. Sometimes advanced dancers struggle with having to explain something simple, we don't think about it- we just do it. This book clearly breaks basic steps down so you can explain them. It gives wonderful analogies that you can use and simple combinations to teach.
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So So,
By Ballerina "ballet teacher" (Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ballet: Beyond The Basics (Paperback)
I use this book when I get stale in my Intermediate Ballet classes. I also like my students to have this book. It is not complete but is a little beyond beginners.
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