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the steps of the dance from classroom to stage
124 pages chiefly illustrations, music, portraits 26 cm
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.
How to enjoy ballet / by Anton Dolin -- History -- The dancers -- Choreography -- Modern ballet -- The class.
text by John Gregory; photographs by Mike Davis.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 122-124).