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The Ballet Companion Description
THE BALLET COMPANION is the first complete, illustrated reference book for the dancer. With more than 150 stunning photographs of ballet greats Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, THE BALLET COMPANION brims with everything today's dance student needs including: * Practical advice for getting started, such as finding the right teacher, fitting a pointe shoe, tying a ballet bun * Training safely through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross training with yoga and Pilates * Inside information on backstage and studio etiquette and auditioning * Technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre * Glossaries and lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history and 'Must See' ballets Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a graceful mix of ballet traditions and essential, new information.Details
| OPC | P6DP8Q |
|---|---|
| Codes | 074326407X (ISBN-10) |
| 9780743264075 (ISBN) |
Detailed Product Information
| Release Date | 28/01/2006 |
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| Book Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Author | Eliza Gaynor Minden |
Disclaimer: The information below is provided by various external sources and should be used as a guide only.
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A New Classic for Today's Dancer _x000D_
The Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume ims with everything today's dance student needs, including: _x000D_
Practical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette _x000D_
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Explanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems _x000D_
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An illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor _x000D_
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Guidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates _x000D_
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Descriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms _x000D_
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Along the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette. _x000D_
Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information.
Alternative names:
- ISBN The Ballet Companion
Detailed Product Information
Features
| Language version | English |
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| Release date (DD/MM/YYYY) | 10/2005 |
| Number of pages | 352 pages |
| Written by | Eliza Gaynor Minden |
| Publisher | Touchstone |
| Suggested gender | Any gender |
| International Standard Book Number (ISBN) | 9780743264075 |
| Book cover type | Hardcover |
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