Ballet Class: Principles and Practice

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.