The Classic Ballet: Basic Technique and Terminology (Borzoi Books)

The Classic Ballet: Basic Technique and Terminology (Borzoi Books) | Lincoln Kirstein, Muriel Stuart | These Drawings Are Clearer Than Photos!

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	The Classic Ballet: Basic Technique and Terminology (Borzoi Books) Lincoln Kirstein, Muriel Stuart Knopf, 2004 - 256 pages average customer review:based on 5 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

?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 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.

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Fantastic book!!!

I have the hard bound edition of this book, published some time ago by Alfred Knopf, and I never tire of looking at the drawings and appreciating the mathematical precision of classical ballet. The reading of this book will be of an enormous assistance to studying ballet, and it is also invaluable if one wants to study the more technical facets of the subject. Ballet is one form of dance that can be mathematically systemaitized and characterized, and this book is a great reference for such an undertaking. Definitely worth having and the paperback edition with its low price makes it completely accessible to all.

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These Drawings Are Clearer Than Photos!

This is a wonderful book for beginners as well as experienced dancers. In particular, this is one of the best references for barre exercises, but the center steps are well covered, too. This is actually my first choice when recommending barre exercise references, which is reason enough to include it in a ballet library.

Timeless Beauty Revisited

This beautiful classic, repackaged by Alfred A. Knopf, will remain a treasured addition to the library of any lover of the ballet. Six hundred stunning illustrations, in 156 plates by Carlus Dyer bring life to the concepts.

Great for Ballet Buffs

I purchased this book because I wanted an updated copy of the 1971 version. This book is practically identical to the older copy, but it's still great information and a really cool book.

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Good Info

I thought this book contained good information and the drawings are incredible- although confusing at times. There are many steps described in this book, both advanced and beginner. I find this book a great addition to my ballet collection. As a dancer, it is a good reference book for me when I have a question or uncertainty about a step. This book describes in detail how to preform barre exercises, allegros, turns, pointe work, etc. This is a necessity for all dancers and dancer-wannabes.

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