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""The Ballet Companion" is exactly that, a companion for dancers wishing to expand their knowledge of the art form and its ever-changing yet lasting community."
-- Lourdes Lopez, former principal dancer, New York City Ballet
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book has everything you need to know about ballet, It covers history, essential ballets, class etiquette, terminology with pictures, stretches and a healthy eating section which also helps identify eating diorders and how to avoid them. This book places emphasis on finding the right teacher, having a beautiful and healthy ballet body and learning steps correctly with visualisations of how each step should feel to the dancer. This book is good for both young and old as it has a section for the adult beginner and also those children who come 'late' to ballet with good tips on pointe shoes, how they fit, how to sew ribbons and elastics etc. It also has a section on how to have the perfect ballet bun which is always helpful:)
This book literally covers everything and would be a perfect gift for anyone beginning ballet as it really is a companion that like an experienced ballet teacher can impart knowledge whenever it is requested
This book literally covers everything and would be a perfect gift for anyone beginning ballet as it really is a companion that like an experienced ballet teacher can impart knowledge whenever it is requested
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book as a present for someone who is learning ballet and I've received very positive comments about this book. I have to say that this book gives you a rough guide from A to Z of ballet for beginners, like how to select a good ballet shoes, a brief history of ballet, and various techniques from different school (RAD, Russian, etc...) My present was much appreciated for the detail it gives and I would recommend it for anyone who wants a companion for ballet.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read this book originaly as a refresher for barre. I'm a begining belly dancer that wanted to go back to my ballet roots to improve my current genre. I found my barre, but also found one of the best overview book on ballet for the dancer. For those getting started, this book explains quite well what your getting into if you want to be a serious dancer. I would recommend this book as essential reading for any beginner dancer. This book does a wonderful job of connecting ballet history with ballet technique. Part four, the healthy dancer, takes a look at the physical side of being a dancer.This is the only book I've found that honestly looks at ballet injuries and their prevention. This chapter alone would make this book valuable to an experienced dancer.
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Fabulous Investment!
I bought this book as a home reference/catch up guide after starting a Beginner's Adult Ballet Class. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Pilgrim
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The book was delivered quickly and in excellent condition. This book is a good general guide to ballet and includes many illustrations. Read more
Published 10 months ago by pinkswan
Absolute must for beginners!
I am 23 and I started ballet for the first time 3 months ago. I found this book so helpful. It helped me understand the basic terminology. Read more
Published 10 months ago by amzb
The Ballet Companion
This is a useful book for young dancers though it has an obvious bias towards Gaynor Minden products. Loads of good photos to help guide dancers with very clear descriptions.
Published 16 months ago by Ms. D. Devenish-bright
EXCELLENT!!!
This book is excellent, I bought it beacuse I needed a really good ballet book to refer to for all my steps and also for the history of ballet. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Chantal H
Ballet Companion
I bought this book as a gift for my sister, who has been doing ballet lessons for a couple of months now. The book is really attractive and makes a lovely gift. Read more
Published on 4 April 2010 by Elsie
A fabulous gift for any dancer
I bought this book for my daughter many years ago and she absolutely loves it. It is the type of book than you read from cover to cover when you recieve it but also again and again... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by Mr. D. Blackburn
Strongly recommended by ballet teacher
I am a Royal Academy of Dance registered ballet teacher and this has to be the best ballet book I have ever come across! Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2009 by Clare
Superb
An excellent companion for any aspiring dancer, or even some one who simply does it for a hobby.
It contains everything you need to know, from how to sew your ribbons, to even... Read more
It contains everything you need to know, from how to sew your ribbons, to even... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2007 by Andytails
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