From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions that vary from the Russian to the French or Italian schools are also invaluable aids. "More information available in one book than we have ever had before." — Dance Magazine.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
It is one thing to learn those complicated dance steps by watching the instructor, but it is another to get what those names in French mean. This book helped me to understand the meaning of the terms used in classes which in turn made it easier to learn the steps in class. This books takes you to another level in understanding the art of ballet.
32 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By "shofar"
Format:Paperback
As a pianist who basically got drafted to accompany ballet classes I needed all the help I could get since I knew absolutely nothing about the terminology of ballet. And since my first experience accompanying was for the professionals at the Southern Ballet Theatre, I knew I was in big trouble. This little book helped me immensely with the terms, although I still had tons of problems because I simply did not know what the steps looked like until I saw them rehearsed. For beginners, you are going to need a few references to understand what the instructor is saying because they simply don't have the time to give you private lessons while the rest of the class waits. I recommend this book for all those musicians who haven't got a clue about the language of one of the most beautiful art forms in existence. Heck, I almost sound French when I use the pronunciation guide.
28 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This was a required text for my college ballet classes. I still use this text as an instructor and director. I also teach high school students and I am recommending that this text be used by all students in dance classes. It is superb!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
I like it, but it is primarily a dictionary
Not as helpful to learn new moves, but it is interesting and effective for learning the theory behind classical ballet. Well done though, like most Dover books.
Published 15 days ago by Kate Myers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Cheap, useful, smooth reading, interesting for those who are beginners in ballet or for those who always listen to french words during the class and can't complain.
Published 1 month ago by Fabio Bosso
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great price
This book was such a great price and came in a good amount of time. It was neat and looked brand new.
Published 3 months ago by Hannah Hope
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great vocabulary dictionary for Ballet
Describes the techniques accurately and discusses several methods. Great vocabulary dictionary for Ballet and includes several illustrations. Read more
Published 5 months ago by dutchybunny
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
This is a great book for learning ballet terms and shows illustrations as well. Still the best publication recommended by ballet instructors.
Published 6 months ago by Laurie Corry
5.0 out of 5 stars
All I needed in a ballet dictionary :)
This has always been a great book! I used to have a book like this along time ago and it is so worth it to have as a student and a teacher :) I recommend this book for every in... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tabitha
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelent book
It is as complete and clear as it gets.I would recommend it to any one who wants to learn more about the history, the execution and the artistry of ballet.
Published 9 months ago by Eduardo Acevedo
5.0 out of 5 stars
delightful dictionary
This small but packed dictionary is a delight. As an adult ballet beginner in a class that is geared to more advanced students, I've already recouped its cost in the few weeks... Read more
Published on August 2, 2010 by P. Dickson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential Buy!
I am a professional dancer and ballet teacher. I adore this book for its clear and concise definitions of ballet terminology and technique. Read more
Published on May 5, 2009 by Alison Mixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ballet dictionary
The book was what I expected and it gave me what I needed, and that was the definition to ballet terms.
Published on January 18, 2009 by E. Kostachek
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