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The reader is introduced to and guided through the basic steps and techniques of ballet. The beautiful history, development, and famous artists of ballet are also discussed.
'World Ballet and Dance' is an international yearbook, providing an in-depth survey of all major British classical and contemporary dance companies and detailed coverage of dance companies abroad, written by the foremost authorities in the field. It looks into such important matters as the cause of dance injuries and health care for dancers and the international relationships of dance and dance companies. Statistics of repertory and personnel are given, with the addresses of major companies throughout the world.
This book is a practical and informative introduction to dance and ballet for absolute beginners ... gives lots of help in choosing classes, what to wear and warming up ... there are simple dance steps and exercises to try.
"Describes ballet dancing, including history, training, moves, and performance"--Provided by publisher.
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This beautifully illustrated reference book covers the wide field of ballet and contemporary dance, defined as 'any form of dance raised to a theatrical level', in over 2,000 entries, alphabetically arranged and fully cross-referenced. There are entries on some 350 ballets and modern dance works, and biographical notes on the people who have created them: choreographers, composers, designers and dancers.