Understanding ballet: the steps of the dance from classroom to stage;
This book provides a lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of ballet: lucidly and concisely it explains the conventions of ballet movement, the basic vocabulary of the classroom steps and the artistry of the stage performances. It outlines a brief history of the dance from the earliest time...
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| Format: | Government Document Book |
| Language: | English |
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London, New York,
Octopus Books Ltd,
1972.
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| Summary: | This book provides a lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of ballet: lucidly and concisely it explains the conventions of ballet movement, the basic vocabulary of the classroom steps and the artistry of the stage performances. It outlines a brief history of the dance from the earliest times to the present day and gives a complete background of the ballet scene, its dancers, choreographers and musicians. -- From publisher's description. |
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| Physical Description: | 124 pages chiefly illustrations, music, portraits 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 122-124). |
| ISBN: | 0706400216 9780706400212 |