European Folk Dance: Its National and Musical Characteristics

Joan Lawson

Pitman Publishing

European Folk Dance

Franklin Classics Trade Press

<p>A guide for teachers in eliminating the common faults found among children studying classical dance, whether as amateurs or aspiring professionals. The author writes from long experience in teaching at the Royal Ballet School in London. She has made a prolonged study of the various methods of teaching classical dance to boys and girls and has discussed with many teachers in England, Russia and the U.S. the faults which arise through inadequate attention to the different ways in which each child grows. With 140 photographs and seven diagrams.</p>

Teaching Young Dancers : Muscular Co-Ordination in

Arts & Photography

Performing Arts

A C Black Publishers Ltd

Beginning Ballet is an essential first book for ballet students and their parents. The newly edited and revised edition provides a guide to technique, vocabulary and practice in class as well as to the costumes required for class and stage. Joan Lawson also offers invaluable advice to parents on how to seek ballet training for their child. The book is illustrated throughout by the remarkable drawings of Kay Ambrose and the costume patterns of Peter Revitt. Teachers will find an excellent selection of steps, exercises and drawings of basic poses adapted from various well-known methods of dancing.

Ballet Class: Principles and Practice

The story of ballet

Taplinger Publishing Company

The seven principles of classical ballet are explored through the practice of the daily ballet class. The sequence of movements is described at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels - which run parallel on the page for easy comparison. This major section is preceded by general advice to teachers, and followed by techniques that will help dancers after illness or injury. Joan Lawson taught at the Royal Ballet School for over 20 years and is the successful author of books on many aspects of ballet training, practice and history.

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European Folk Dance: Its National and Musical Characteristics

European Folk Dance

European Folk Dance

Teaching Young Dancers : Muscular Co-Ordination in

Ballet Class: Principles and Practice

The story of ballet

Ballet Class: Principles and Practice