Inside Ballet Technique: Separating Anatomical Fact from Fiction in the Ballet Class

by Valerie Grieg

Book Overview

A Dance Book Club main selection, this guide offers a general explanation of anatomy, kinesiology, and technique for ballet dancers, students, and teachers. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871271915
• ISBN13: 9780871271914
• Release Date: May 1994
• Publisher: Princeton Book Company
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic!

I am a novice dancer and I found this book extremely helpful in learning what to do and what not to do. I've already seen an improvement in my form and ability.

Great For All Dancers

Well researched and referenced and very well written in an almost conversational type tone. I'm a folk based dancer and would recommend this to not just ballet dancers but anyone interested in debunking some of the movement myths we get fed in the dance world that are misleading and sometimes downright dangerous. The book is set out in a logical manner which makes the material easily digestible and the writing is non pretentious, making it accessible to those that may not be up with all the proper anatomical terms associated with dance kinesiology.

One of the best ballet books ever written!

Ballet is being taught incorrectly all over the world today except for in a few great institutions such as the Royal Ballet School. Valerie Grieg has brought to light the lies that fill so many ballet classrooms today. She explains the technique of ballet simply and clearly and why and how it works. As a student of ballet, I have been incredibly fortunate to have had a teacher who cares about the technique immensely, and it is comforting to know that people such as Grieg still care about the art's technique! If you are either a teacher or student of ballet, this book is a must read! You will benefit greatly from what Grieg has to say.

The best ballet book out there.

I am a young dancer and both my teacher and I have benfited from this book. Not only does it have certain tips, but it teaches dancers about their main asset.... their bodies. The portion about the pelvis not only helped my placement, but everything else benefited from that. My turns were better and so were my balances.

A good quide to understanding your body in dance

A well written guide for danceing correctly. The only problem with it is that it is not written for convience or quick reference. Inside Ballet Technique is what every dancer and teacher should know. Buy it, read it and share it