or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
Express Checkout with PayPhrase
What's this? | Create PayPhrase
More Buying Choices
235 used & new from $0.01
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover books on dance)
 
 
Share your own customer images
Look inside this book

Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover books on dance) (Paperback)

~ Gail Grant (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
List Price: $4.95
Price: $4.59 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $0.36 (7%)
  Special Offers Available
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it delivered Tuesday, November 17? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
53 new from $1.24 176 used from $0.01 6 collectible from $6.29

Formats

Amazon Price New from Used from
  Hardcover, November 30, 1981 -- -- --
  Paperback, December 31, 1981 $4.59 $1.24 $0.01

Frequently Bought Together

Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover books on dance) + 100 Lessons in Classical Ballet: The Eight-Year Program of Leningrad's Vaganova Choreographic School + Basic Principles of Classical Ballet
Price For All Three: $25.43

Show availability and shipping details

  • This item: Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover books on dance) by Gail Grant

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • 100 Lessons in Classical Ballet: The Eight-Year Program of Leningrad's Vaganova Choreographic School by V. S. Kostrovitskaia

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • Basic Principles of Classical Ballet by A. IA. Vaganova

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Special Offers and Product Promotions

  • This item is eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. Eligible products include select Books, Single Copy Magazines, and Home & Garden items. Buy any 4 eligible items and get the lowest-priced item free. Here's how (restrictions apply)
  • Explore more great deals on 1000's of titles in our Bargain Book store.

  • Over a hundred thousand items are eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. How do I find more eligible items?

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Basic Principles of Classical Ballet

Basic Principles of Classical Ballet

by A. IA. Vaganova
4.6 out of 5 stars (9)  $7.95
Basic Ballet: The Steps Defined (Penguin Handbooks)

Basic Ballet: The Steps Defined (Penguin Handbooks)

by Joyce Mackie
4.9 out of 5 stars (9)  $9.60
Classical Ballet Technique

Classical Ballet Technique

by Gretchen Ward Warren
4.7 out of 5 stars (37)  $26.37
Inside Ballet Technique: Separating Anatomical Fact from Fiction in the Ballet Class

Inside Ballet Technique: Separating Anatomical Fact from Fiction in the Ballet Class

by Valerie Grieg
4.9 out of 5 stars (9)  $12.89
The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique Second Edition

The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique Second Edition

by Janice Barringer
4.6 out of 5 stars (7)  $14.93
› Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide, 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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; 3 Rev Sub edition (January 1, 1982)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486218430
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486218434
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,533 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

    #12 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Dance > Ballet
    #13 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Dance > Classical

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Look Inside This Book
Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover
Citations (learn more)
10 books cite this book:
See all 10 books citing this book

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover books on dance)
86% buy the item featured on this page:
Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover books on dance) 4.8 out of 5 stars (30)
$4.59
Classical Ballet Technique
4% buy
Classical Ballet Technique 4.7 out of 5 stars (37)
$26.37
100 Lessons in Classical Ballet: The Eight-Year Program of Leningrad's Vaganova Choreographic School
4% buy
100 Lessons in Classical Ballet: The Eight-Year Program of Leningrad's Vaganova Choreographic School 5.0 out of 5 stars (13)
$12.89
The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet
3% buy
The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet 4.9 out of 5 stars (15)
$21.56
Explore similar items

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(8)
(6)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Agree with these tags?

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more
 

Customer Reviews

30 Reviews
5 star:
 (25)
4 star:
 (3)
3 star:
 (2)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.8 out of 5 stars (30 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
122 of 122 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Reference Guide That'll Keep You On Your Toes!, September 25, 2008
First published in 1950, this ballet reference guide has stood the test of time. Who's it for? Ballet students and teachers, choreographers, or any ballet enthusiast. Here's what the book covers:

-descriptions and definitions of over 1100 ballet steps (in alphabetical order)
-how to say the darn words (worth the price of the book alone!)
-illustrations showing you body positions for the more common ballet steps and movements
-cross-references to other names for similar steps/positions that vary from the Russian, French and Italian schools

A must have book that can easily be toted around, I doubt most readers will regret buying it. Other ballet resources I recommend include The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution for practitioners who have trouble with their feet.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for all dancers!, August 13, 1999
By A Customer
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!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent guide to better understand ballet, June 15, 1999
By A Customer
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.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, timeless book of info.
This book is a wonderful book for any dancer. I purchased this book for my daughter who is a dancer and it is full of the correct info that she need for her baller classes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Richards

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 6 months ago by Alison Mixon

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for students and teachers
This is an excellent and informative book, with clear definitions and pronunciation guides for the French, Italian, and Russian methods of ballet. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Opper

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 10 months ago by E. Kostachek

3.0 out of 5 stars this seller is ok...
The buying part was great. I tried contacting the seller several times and received no response. The item took longer than I expected to arrive. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Raquel Lobaina

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Ballet Dictionary!
I recently purchased this book along with The Ballet Companion for my 11 yr old daughter who is in her second year of pointe. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Red Shoes

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
This book really helps me learn all the ballet steps and poses. Anyone can read it and understand it. It teaches different styles, such as Cechetti, Russian, etc. Read more
Published 15 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Dancers
If you are a learning (or even trained) dancer,, you should definitely buy this book. Teachers- you should keep a copy in your studio library. Read more
Published 16 months ago by B. Steiger

4.0 out of 5 stars Great tool
It helped me visualize my eight body positions in order to put them in practice. It also helped me with spelling of different positions.
Published 16 months ago by Yoisi

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for a more experienced ballet dancer or ballet teacher
This book best serves those who have had enough experience with ballet to be able to understand the terms within the definitions themselves. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Happy Consumer

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   

So You'd Like to...

Create a guide

Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)

Look for Similar Items by Category

Look for Similar Items by Subject

Search Books by subject:














i.e., each book must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...
 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.