Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages
- Published by: Knopf October 5, 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0375710779
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0375710773
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Book Dimensions:
10.1 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
- Weighs: 1.3 pounds
From Library Journal
Kirstein was one of the founders of the School of American Ballet along with George Balanchine. After debuting in 1952, this volume quickly became a standard in the field. The text and roughly 800 illustrations offer a beginner's guide to basic dance movement and terminology. This also contains a preface by Balanchine. Essential for all libraries.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Product Review
"There are no short cuts 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 Miss Stuart has done more than anyone else to make the academic dance clear to students and amateurs. I know that the drawings of Carlus Dyer are superior to any other illustratiosn to a training book that I have seen."-George Balanchine.
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Reader Reviews
This review is from: The Classic Ballet: Basic Technique and Terminology (Paperback)
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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