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The Ballet Companion
Eliza Gaynor Minden
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Description for The Ballet Companion
Hardcover. Meant for dancers of all levels, this colour ballet reference book covers the technique, artistry, training, performance and enjoyment of ballet. With photographs of ballet greats Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied it includes: practical advice for getting started; and technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre. Num Pages: 352 pages, 9 4-C inserts; 150 illustrations; 2c t-o; ribbon marker. BIC Classification: ASDL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 194 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1162.
THE BALLET COMPANION is the first complete, illustrated reference book for the dancer. With more than 150 stunning photographs of ballet greats Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, THE BALLET COMPANION brims with everything today's dance student needs including: * Practical advice for getting started, such as finding the right teacher, fitting a pointe shoe, tying a ballet bun * Training safely through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross training with yoga and Pilates * Inside information on backstage and studio etiquette and auditioning * Technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre ... Read more
THE BALLET COMPANION is the first complete, illustrated reference book for the dancer. With more than 150 stunning photographs of ballet greats Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, THE BALLET COMPANION brims with everything today's dance student needs including: * Practical advice for getting started, such as finding the right teacher, fitting a pointe shoe, tying a ballet bun * Training safely through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross training with yoga and Pilates * Inside information on backstage and studio etiquette and auditioning * Technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780743264075
SKU
V9780743264075
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Eliza Gaynor Minden
Eliza Gaynor Minden is the President of Gaynor Minden, the dancewear company. She is known as the "new face of dancewear" for her commitment--spread through her company's ad campaign--to helping dancers stay healthy and respect their bodies.
Reviews for The Ballet Companion
"Everyone involved with or interested in ballet should read this book. Comprehensively researched and packed with valuable information, The Ballet Companion is a treasure-trove for ballet enthusiasts."
Kirk Peterson, Ballet Master/Choreographer, American Ballet Theatre "This is the very book I would have loved to have discovered when I first started to study ballet."
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Kirk Peterson, Ballet Master/Choreographer, American Ballet Theatre "This is the very book I would have loved to have discovered when I first started to study ballet."
Allegra ... Read more