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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gregory, John, 1914-1996
Other Authors: Davis, Mike (Ballet photographer) (Illustrator)
Format: Government Document Book
Language:English
Published: 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.
Physical Description:124 pages chiefly illustrations, music, portraits 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 122-124).
ISBN:0706400216
9780706400212