Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet

Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet

Author: Gail Grant

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-04-30

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 0486132862

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From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions also included.


Classical Ballet Terms

Classical Ballet Terms

Author: Richard Glasstone

Publisher: Dance Books Limited

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13:

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Wherever ballet is taught in the world, and in whatever language, it retains one common denominator: the technical terms used are in French. This dictionary aims to prevent confusion by explaining the precise meanings of over 560 of the French technical terms used in classical ballet.


The Oxford Dictionary of Dance

The Oxford Dictionary of Dance

Author: Debra Craine

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2010-08-19

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 0199563446

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This comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary provides all the information necessary for dance fans to navigate the diverse dance scene of the 21st century. It includes entries ranging from classical ballet to the cutting edge of modern dance.


Basic Principles of Classical Ballet

Basic Principles of Classical Ballet

Author: Agrippina Vaganova

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-04-18

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 0486121054

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Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many steps and movements. 118 illustrations.


The Language of Ballet

The Language of Ballet

Author: Thalia Mara

Publisher:

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780871270375

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Presents definitions of common ballet terms, providing phonetic pronunciation of foreign words, brief biographies of several dancers, and over 100 drawings that show how to execute movements.


Classical Ballet Technique

Classical Ballet Technique

Author: Gretchen Ward Warren

Publisher: University Press of Florida

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 9780813009452

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Aimed at advanced dancers, this book discusses classical ballet's basic concepts, techniques, and movements


Modern Dance Terminology

Modern Dance Terminology

Author: Paul Love

Publisher: Dance Horizons

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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This collection of defined terms represents the aims, theories, and objectives of modern dance. It is the first and only book to define modern dance concepts, terms, principles, and movements in the words of the great founders of modern dance: Doris Humphrey, Hanya Holm, Martha Graham, Charles Weidman and Helen Tamiris. Quoted extensively as well are Isadora Duncan, Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, Rudolf Laban, Ruth St. Denis, José Limón, Alwin Nikolais, Glen Tetley and John Martin.--Publisher description.