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- Learn the basics of the barre
- Study the steps, from the chassé to the glissade and beyond
- Explore the mysterious art of ballet mime
Build poise, balance, and grace
Ballet is a foundational dance form and a useful skill for anyone to have. But what if you don't know your plié from your relevé? No problem! This guide shows you the fun and easy way to practice ballet, from basic positions to barre and free standing exercises, steps, jumps, and turns. View more than 100 photos demonstrating correct form. Step-by-step instructions explain how to warm up, choose the proper equipment, and incorporate ballet into your exercise routine?no matter your age or fitness level.
Inside...
- A brief history of ballet
- Warm-up exercises
- Proper body alignment
- An introduction to the barre
- Learn the steps, from standard to advanced
- Classical and contemporary ballets you should know
- Learn the basics of the barre
- Study the steps, from the chassé to the glissade and beyond
- Explore the mysterious art of ballet mime
Build poise, balance, and grace
Ballet is a foundational dance form and a useful skill for anyone to have. But what if you don't know your plié from your relevé? No problem! This guide shows you the fun and easy way to practice ballet, from basic positions to barre and free standing exercises, steps, jumps, and turns. View more than 100 photos demonstrating correct form. Step-by-step instructions explain how to warm up, choose the proper equipment, and incorporate ballet into your exercise routine?no matter your age or fitness level.
Inside...
- A brief history of ballet
- Warm-up exercises
- Proper body alignment
- An introduction to the barre
- Learn the steps, from standard to advanced
- Classical and contemporary ballets you should know
Scott Speck has conducted hundreds of ballet performances throughout the United States and Europe. He is Music Director of the Joffrey Ballet, Artistic Director of the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, and former Conductor of the San Francisco Ballet. Evelyn Cisneros danced for the San Francisco Ballet for 23 years and is the Artistic Director of the National Dance Institute of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Ballet Dancing from the Top 7
Chapter 1: Curtain Up! Welcome to the Ballet 9
Chapter 2: Stocking the Tools of the Trade 17
Chapter 3: Getting Toasty: Warming Up Your Body 31
Chapter 4: Leaping into Ballet Basics 47
Chapter 5: Music, Maestro! 63
Part 2: Belly Up to the Barre 73
Chapter 6: Basic Barre-Tending 75
Chapter 7: Stepping It Up at the Barre 97
Chapter 8: Getting a Leg Up 115
Part 3: Center Floor, Anyone? 137
Chapter 9: Getting to Center Floor 139
Chapter 10: Ballet's Tasmanian Devil: The Pirouette 155
Chapter 11: Linking It Together: The Steps Between the Steps 173
Chapter 12: Ground Control to Ballet Dancer 187
Chapter 13: Getting More Air Time 205
Part 4: Living the Ballet Life 219
Chapter 14: Partners Aren't Just for Square Dancing 221
Chapter 15: Exploring Choreography 235
Chapter 16: What the Heck Are They Saying? The Art of Ballet Mime 249
Chapter 17: Watching Ballet in Action 267
Part 5: The Part of Tens 281
Chapter 18: The Ten Most Commonly Used Ballet Steps 283
Chapter 19: Ten Best-Loved Classical Ballets 287
Chapter 20: Ten Great "Contemporary" Ballets 295
Chapter 21: The Ten Best Ballet Terms for Cocktail Parties 303
Chapter 22: Ten Fascinating Facts about Professional Ballet Dancers 307
Glossary of Ballet Terms 315
Index 323
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Kunst |
| Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
| Thema: | Theater & Film |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119643104 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119643104 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Speck, Scott
Cisneros, Evelyn |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 184 x 231 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Scott Speck (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 12.12.2019 |
| Gewicht: | 0,686 kg |
Scott Speck has conducted hundreds of ballet performances throughout the United States and Europe. He is Music Director of the Joffrey Ballet, Artistic Director of the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, and former Conductor of the San Francisco Ballet. Evelyn Cisneros danced for the San Francisco Ballet for 23 years and is the Artistic Director of the National Dance Institute of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Ballet Dancing from the Top 7
Chapter 1: Curtain Up! Welcome to the Ballet 9
Chapter 2: Stocking the Tools of the Trade 17
Chapter 3: Getting Toasty: Warming Up Your Body 31
Chapter 4: Leaping into Ballet Basics 47
Chapter 5: Music, Maestro! 63
Part 2: Belly Up to the Barre 73
Chapter 6: Basic Barre-Tending 75
Chapter 7: Stepping It Up at the Barre 97
Chapter 8: Getting a Leg Up 115
Part 3: Center Floor, Anyone? 137
Chapter 9: Getting to Center Floor 139
Chapter 10: Ballet's Tasmanian Devil: The Pirouette 155
Chapter 11: Linking It Together: The Steps Between the Steps 173
Chapter 12: Ground Control to Ballet Dancer 187
Chapter 13: Getting More Air Time 205
Part 4: Living the Ballet Life 219
Chapter 14: Partners Aren't Just for Square Dancing 221
Chapter 15: Exploring Choreography 235
Chapter 16: What the Heck Are They Saying? The Art of Ballet Mime 249
Chapter 17: Watching Ballet in Action 267
Part 5: The Part of Tens 281
Chapter 18: The Ten Most Commonly Used Ballet Steps 283
Chapter 19: Ten Best-Loved Classical Ballets 287
Chapter 20: Ten Great "Contemporary" Ballets 295
Chapter 21: The Ten Best Ballet Terms for Cocktail Parties 303
Chapter 22: Ten Fascinating Facts about Professional Ballet Dancers 307
Glossary of Ballet Terms 315
Index 323
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Kunst |
| Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
| Thema: | Theater & Film |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119643104 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119643104 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Speck, Scott
Cisneros, Evelyn |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 184 x 231 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Scott Speck (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 12.12.2019 |
| Gewicht: | 0,686 kg |
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