Ballet For Beginners

By Marie-Laure Medova

Book Overview

"Briefly looks at the history of ballet, the life of a professional dancer, and what a beginner needs to know about ballet classes. The main section introduces the basic exercises in a classical ballet class, from the five positions to little jumps and pirouettes. Full-color photographs of children in class show a series of motions for each exercise, while the captions offer explanations and advice....A glossary explains the pronunciation and meaning of French terms used in ballet classes throughout the world."-- Booklist .

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806938773
• ISBN13: 9780806938776
• Release Date: June 1997
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7

Customer Reviews

very helpful

very well organized and good explanations of moves.

Wow!

I take ballet as a supplement to my gymnastics training. This book is a great help, and has thourougly guided me along the way. All ballet dancers will find this book has a fantastic resource, with tons of helpful info and advice. My favorite part, like always, has to be the section with all the ballet moves. It provides detailed instructions with full-color photographs to explain each move. This book also has advice on what to wear, which ballet school is right for you, and how to sew ribbons on pointe shoes. It also includes a chapter on pointe work skills. All and all, this is a terrific book, and I think all ballet dancers will love it.

A great book for beginners

This book is great for children with a dream of being a ballet dance good for boys and girls!!!! I give it 100 stars!!