The classic ballet : basic technique and terminology

The classic ballet Basic technique and terminology

Lincoln Kirstein, 1907-

Book - 2004

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Subjects
Ballet.
Ballet dancing.
Ballet dancing > Study and teaching.
Ballet dancing > Terminology.
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf 2004.
Language
English
Main Author
Lincoln Kirstein, 1907- (-)
Other Authors
Muriel Stuart, 1900-1991 (-), Carlus Dyer, 1917- (illustrator)
Edition
1st Knopf Paperback ed
Item Description
"This is a Borzoi Book."--T.p. verso.
Originally published: New York : Knopf, 1952 ; London : Longmans, 1953.
Physical Description
xiii, 244 p. : ill. ; 21 x 27 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780375710773
  • The Classic Ballet: Historical Development
  • The Classic Ballet: Basic Technique and Terminology
  • Introduction to Basic Technique
  • Correct Posture
  • Correct Turnout for Beginners
  • Centers of Muscular Control
  • Part I. Exercises at the Bar
  • Introduction to Bar Technique
  • Five Basic Positions
  • Plies
  • Battements
  • Ronds de Jambe
  • Releves
  • Part II. Exercises in the Center
  • Introduction to Center Practice and Adagio
  • Basic Positions in the Center (Epaulement)
  • Basic Positions of the Body
  • Temps Lie
  • Port de Bras
  • Attitudes
  • Arabesques
  • Fouette en face en l'air
  • Grand Fouette en tournant
  • Grand Rond de Jambe en l'air, terminating with Renverse en dehors
  • Pirouettes and turning movements
  • Linking steps and movements
  • Part III. Allegro
  • Introduction to Allegro
  • Jumps
  • Beats (Batterie)
  • Part IV. Dance on Pointes
  • Introduction to Dance on Pointes
  • Basic Exercises on Pointes
  • Index
Review by Library Journal Review

Kirstein was one of the founders of the School of American Ballet along with George Balanchine. After debuting in 1952, this volume quickly became a standard in the field. The text and roughly 800 illustrations offer a beginner's guide to basic dance movement and terminology. This also contains a preface by Balanchine. Essential for all libraries. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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