Complete definition and pronunciation guide for common ballet terms.

Language of Ballet: A Dictionary (Dance Horizons Book)

Mara, Thalia

Humor & Entertainment

Princeton Book Company

Third Steps in Ballet: Basic Allegro Steps for Home Practice

Arts & Photography

Performing Arts

Princeton Book Co Pub

First Steps in Ballet

Second Steps in Ballet

Dance Horizons

Brief comments about and drawings of twenty contemporary dancers and six dance companies, including among others Natalia Makarova, Richard Cragun, Judith Jamison, and the Ballet Folklorico of Mexico.

To Dance, to Live

Practical guide to the meanings of 600 words and terms common to ballet

The Language of Ballet: A Dictionary

Instructive techniques for practicing ballet away from class are presented in this compilation of three previously published volumes. Elementary barre exercises, basic arm movements and positions of the body, and elevation and connecting steps are detailed with illustrations and helpful pointers that complement the guidance of a ballet instructor. Correct ballet terms are defined and listed in French with phonetic pronunciations. Parents, teachers, and students of ballet will find expert advice in this classic of ballet instruction.

Steps in Ballet: Basic Exercises at the Barre, Basic Center Exercises, Basic Allegro Steps

Children's Books

Arts, Music & Photography

This redesigned, updated, and expanded version of Fourth Steps in Ballet: On Your Toes! presents a simple exposition of beginner–low intermediate pointe work while inspiring students toward higher achievement. Serving as a reference for ballerinas, it includes illustrations and concise explanations of the steps and techniques that comprise the foundation of dancing on pointe, the ultimate in technical achievement. Information for further study leading up to preparation for competition, a history of the USA International Ballet Competition, and interviews with competition winners who have gone on to professional careers are provided. Also included are basics on the care of the feet and selecting and preparing slippers.

On Pointe: Basic Pointe Work Beginner–Low Intermediate and a Look at the USA International Ballet Competition

Barringer, Janice

Second Steps in Ballet: Basic Center Exercises

Third Steps in Ballet: Basic Allegro Steps

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