Ballet Book : The Young Performer's Guide to Classical Dance

Ballet is one of the world's loveliest and most demanding art forms, requiring both grace and athleticism. It has a rich history and continues to attract ambitious and dedicated students all over the world. The Ballet Book is produced in conjunction with Toronto's National Ballet School and is a definitive instructional resource for children who are beginning to explore the possibilities and delights of ballet.Lavishly illustrated with charming black & white photographs of students in action, complemented by explanatory text, The Ballet Book illustrates in detail the positioning of the arms and the feet, barre work, pointe work, alignment, classical ballet poses, attitudes, allegros, batteries and arabesques.The first chapter includes information about topics such as choosing to dance, finding a teacher, musical accompaniment, the ideal studio, what to wear, and grooming. The second chapter, The Ballet Class, provides detailed black and white photographs of positions of the arms, feet, body, and movements such as turning steps and pirouettes. The third chapter, The Healthy Dancer, describes body-conditioning exercises and exerciNational Ballet School Staff is the author of 'Ballet Book : The Young Performer's Guide to Classical Dance', published 1999 under ISBN 9780613785310 and ISBN 0613785312.