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Summary: Excellent Reference Book
Review: This book is an indispensable reference book for any seriousstudent or instructor of ballet. Its many photographs of professionalsexecuting each step (up to 6 to 8 photographs showing each stage of a step) is extremely thorough. I have both taken and taught ballet for years and I have never seen another book as complete as this one. It provides both inspiration and clarification regarding the numerous ballet basics and steps, while including differences in steps from the different schools of ballet.While this is the more affordable version of the hardcover edition, I would recommend the hardcover edition if you can afford it. This is surely a book that will be looked at numerous times and will remain in your personal library (or dance school, public school, or public library) for many years.
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Summary: THE BEST BOOK EVER
Review: this book is really amazing, unfourtionatly i didn't buy it hear i bought it at barns and noble and i am upset that i did 'cuz i see that it is way cheaper here. Well anyway this book is really, really good. It has step by step clear pictures of movements and posture and positioning and it also has incorrect pictures so you know what the movement shouldn't look like. It is also just a good coffe table book cuase it is really fun to look at if you are really in to ballet.
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Summary: Wonderful Reference
Review: This book is wonderful for those dancers struggling to perfect their tecnique, or trying to learn many different styles. This book, however, is not for learning alone, it is a picture-filled book of ballet tecnique. I have found it to very helpful with the visualization of some complex steps and vocabulary explanations. It is the best book of its kind and a treasure of age-old tecnique finally written down in images for future generations to keep.
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Summary: GREAT BOOK FOR IMPROVING BALLET TECHNIQUE
Review: THIS IS A WONDERFUL BOOK TO IMPROVE BALLET TECHNIQUE FOR DANCERS OF ALL AGES. THE PHOTOS ARE WONDERFUL AND SHOW YOU STEP BY STEP THE COORECT WAY TO DO THINGS. THEY ALSO SHOW THE INCORRECT WAY FOR YOU TO COMPARE. I KNOW THAT THIS BOOK HAS HELPED ME ALOT IN MY DANCING CAREER.
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Summary: Good book, could use a lesson plan!
Review: This is a wonderful book to reference proper ballet technique. I've returned to dancing on my own, for fitness, after 15 or so years away from proper lessons. With this book as a reference, I'm regaining confidence in how I move. If I were taking actual lessons, I would think it would be truly invaluable.I'm a little disappointed that they didn't provide any sort of sample lesson plan. I had to find that in a different book.
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Summary: This is a truly wonderful book!
Review: This is an excellent book for anyone in the ballet world. I would recomend this book to anyone who wants to better learn the techniques learned in class, or to learn new ones. The prononciation guide in the back helps you to correctly pronounciate the terms learned in class. This is a truly wonderful book!
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Summary: A must for teachers and serious ballet students
Review: This is an excellent reference guide for teachers and serious students. While it does NOT replace study with a qualified teacher, it offers hundreds of photographs depicting correct and incorrect placement and execution of fundamental ballet movements.
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Summary: A must for any dancer
Review: This is the best and most complete book on ballet that I have ever seen. I like that this book uses pictures of professional dancers to demonstrate steps. This book is worth purchasing for the beautiful pictures alone. It covers the most basic movements to advanced combinations.
I want to stress that no book or video can substitute for lessons with a qualified teacher. The only way to master proper form is corrections from an experienced instructor. This book is an excellent supplement to lessons. It is a perfect way for students to review what they have been learning in class.
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Summary: An excellent,comprehensive reference.
Review: This is the most comprehensive work covering the technical aspects of the art of ballet. Clearly illustrated and well organized, it is a valuable reference for teachers--the description of class content and ettiquette were excellent. As a former student of Ms. Warren in my days at the Pennsylvania Ballet, I am not surprised at the quality and detail of this work. It must have been a daunting task to compile, but many instructors will reap the benefits.
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Summary: The Ultimate Ballet book
Review: This wonderful book is a must have for any person who claims an interest in ballet. Whether you are a serious student , a beginner, or just a passionate observer, this book provides excellent instruction and beautiful photographs that walk you through every step of a movement. Provides helpful hints on classroom ettiquite, dress, etc., and is arranged to show the typical ballet class order. I have worn my copy to a very dog-eared state from constant use both at home and in class. Wonderful for teachers and students alike.
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