The Classic Ballet: Basic Technique & Terminology
“For soundness, for clarity, for succinctness, this manual of basic ballet is the best there is anywhere.”\ –Edwin Denby, The Nation\ With a precision unparalleled in any other book of its kind, The Classic Ballet presents a lucid text, and nearly six hundred drawings describe and illustrate in minute detail the proper body position, balance point, movement, and attitude of each position and step in the basic classical repertory.\ As George Balanchine wrote in his preface: “There are no...
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“For soundness, for clarity, for succinctness, this manual of basic ballet is the best there is anywhere.” –Edwin Denby, The NationWith a precision unparalleled in any other book of its kind, The Classic Ballet presents a lucid text, and nearly six hundred drawings describe and illustrate in minute detail the proper body position, balance point, movement, and attitude of each position and step in the basic classical repertory.As George Balanchine wrote in his preface: “There are no shortcuts to great dancing, but what is necessary to remember and unalterable in its instruction may be found in this book . . . An admirable source of reference for the highest standard of practice.” It is an invaluable tool for the student or teacher of ballet–as well as a must-have treasure for the balletomane. Library Journal Kirstein, director of the School of American Ballet, here provides a heavily illustrated guide to dance moves. A good step for libraries. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
The Classic Ballet: Historical Development3The Classic Ballet: Basic Technique and Terminology21Introduction to Basic Technique21Correct Posture24Correct Turnout for Beginners26Centers of Muscular Control28Part IExercises at the Bar31Introduction to Bar Technique31Five Basic Positions32Plies34Battements40Ronds de Jambe64Releves74Part IIExercises in the Center79Introduction to Center Practice and Adagio79Basic Positions in the Center (Epaulement)80Basic Positions of the Body82Temps Lie88Port de Bras92Attitudes102Arabesques106Fouette en face en l'air110Grand Fouette en tournant112Grand Rond de Jambe en l'air, terminating with Renverse en dehors114Pirouettes and turning movements118Linking steps and movements146Part IIIAllegro159Introduction to Allegro159Jumps160Beats (Batterie)216Part IVDance on Pointes233Introduction to Dance on Pointes233Basic Exercises on Pointes234Index241
\ Library JournalKirstein, director of the School of American Ballet, here provides a heavily illustrated guide to dance moves. A good step for libraries. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.\ \
