Beginning ballet

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"[This] book features more than 80 photos and concise descriptions covering basic foot and arm positions, barre exercises, and centre combinations. Beginning Ballet introduces students to the structure of a ballet class, including expectations, etiquette, and attire. Students also learn how to prepare for class, maintain proper nutrition and hydration, and avoid injury. This text outlines the unique history of ballet from its beginnings in the Renaissance to the 21st century and discusses the s…

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Title Statements

Full title :Beginning ballet / Gayle Kassing.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2013.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Human Kinetics
Place of Publication:Champaign, IL
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2013.

The Physical Object

Description:ix, 165 pages : : color illustrations ; : 26 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781450402491, 1450402496
oclc:ocn795504232
LC Classification:GV1787
Dewey Decimal:792.8

1. Introduction to ballet -- Benefits of studying ballet -- Ballet in academic settings -- Ballet in community settings -- Basics of ballet class -- Expectations and etiquette for students -- Structure of ballet class -- Learning and performing ballet -- 2. Preparing for class -- Dressing for class -- Foot care -- Carrying dance gear -- Selecting and fitting ballet slippers -- Preparing yourself mentally and physically -- 3. Safety and health -- Studio safety -- Personal safety -- Basic anatomy and kinesiology -- Preventing and treating common dance injuries -- Understanding dance fitness -- Nutrition, hydration, and rest -- 4. Learning and performing ballet technique -- Languages of ballet-- Learning ballet movements -- Learning ballet technique -- Understanding musicality -- Understanding artistry -- Applying aesthetic principles to ballet -- Preparing for class performance testing -- 5. Basics of ballet technique -- Positions of the feet -- Positions of the arms and port de bras -- Movement principles for ballet -- Directions of the body -- Directions of the feet -- Types of barre combinations -- Types of center combinations -- 6. At the barre -- Standing at the barre -- Pre-ba…

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Ballet Ballet -- Guides, manuels, etc Ballet -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Guides et manuels handbooks Handbooks and manuals manuals (instructional materials)