* Learn the basics of the barre * Study the steps, from the chassé to the glissade and beyond * Explore the mysterious art of ballet mime Build poise, balance, and grace Ballet is a foundational dance form and a useful skill for anyone to have. But what if you don't know your plié from your relevé? No problem! This guide shows you the fun and easy way to practice ballet, from basic positions to barre and free standing exercises, steps, jumps, and turns. View more than 100 photos demonstrating correct form. Step-by-step instructions explain how to warm up, choose the proper equipment, and…mehr
* Learn the basics of the barre * Study the steps, from the chassé to the glissade and beyond * Explore the mysterious art of ballet mime Build poise, balance, and grace Ballet is a foundational dance form and a useful skill for anyone to have. But what if you don't know your plié from your relevé? No problem! This guide shows you the fun and easy way to practice ballet, from basic positions to barre and free standing exercises, steps, jumps, and turns. View more than 100 photos demonstrating correct form. Step-by-step instructions explain how to warm up, choose the proper equipment, and incorporate ballet into your exercise routine?no matter your age or fitness level. Inside... * A brief history of ballet * Warm-up exercises * Proper body alignment * An introduction to the barre * Learn the steps, from standard to advanced * Classical and contemporary ballets you should knowHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Scott Speck has conducted hundreds of ballet performances throughout the United States and Europe. He is Music Director of the Joffrey Ballet, Artistic Director of the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, and former Conductor of the San Francisco Ballet. Evelyn Cisneros danced for the San Francisco Ballet for 23 years and is the Artistic Director of the National Dance Institute of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
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Introduction 1 Part 1: Ballet Dancing from the Top 7 Chapter 1: Curtain Up! Welcome to the Ballet 9 Chapter 2: Stocking the Tools of the Trade 17 Chapter 3: Getting Toasty: Warming Up Your Body 31 Chapter 4: Leaping into Ballet Basics 47 Chapter 5: Music, Maestro! 63 Part 2: Belly Up to the Barre 73 Chapter 6: Basic Barre-Tending 75 Chapter 7: Stepping It Up at the Barre 97 Chapter 8: Getting a Leg Up 115 Part 3: Center Floor, Anyone? 137 Chapter 9: Getting to Center Floor 139 Chapter 10: Ballet's Tasmanian Devil: The Pirouette 155 Chapter 11: Linking It Together: The Steps Between the Steps 173 Chapter 12: Ground Control to Ballet Dancer 187 Chapter 13: Getting More Air Time 205 Part 4: Living the Ballet Life 219 Chapter 14: Partners Aren't Just for Square Dancing 221 Chapter 15: Exploring Choreography 235 Chapter 16: What the Heck Are They Saying? The Art of Ballet Mime 249 Chapter 17: Watching Ballet in Action 267 Part 5: The Part of Tens 281 Chapter 18: The Ten Most Commonly Used Ballet Steps 283 Chapter 19: Ten Best-Loved Classical Ballets 287 Chapter 20: Ten Great "Contemporary" Ballets 295 Chapter 21: The Ten Best Ballet Terms for Cocktail Parties 303 Chapter 22: Ten Fascinating Facts about Professional Ballet Dancers 307 Glossary of Ballet Terms 315 Index 323
Introduction 1 Part 1: Ballet Dancing from the Top 7 Chapter 1: Curtain Up! Welcome to the Ballet 9 Chapter 2: Stocking the Tools of the Trade 17 Chapter 3: Getting Toasty: Warming Up Your Body 31 Chapter 4: Leaping into Ballet Basics 47 Chapter 5: Music, Maestro! 63 Part 2: Belly Up to the Barre 73 Chapter 6: Basic Barre-Tending 75 Chapter 7: Stepping It Up at the Barre 97 Chapter 8: Getting a Leg Up 115 Part 3: Center Floor, Anyone? 137 Chapter 9: Getting to Center Floor 139 Chapter 10: Ballet's Tasmanian Devil: The Pirouette 155 Chapter 11: Linking It Together: The Steps Between the Steps 173 Chapter 12: Ground Control to Ballet Dancer 187 Chapter 13: Getting More Air Time 205 Part 4: Living the Ballet Life 219 Chapter 14: Partners Aren't Just for Square Dancing 221 Chapter 15: Exploring Choreography 235 Chapter 16: What the Heck Are They Saying? The Art of Ballet Mime 249 Chapter 17: Watching Ballet in Action 267 Part 5: The Part of Tens 281 Chapter 18: The Ten Most Commonly Used Ballet Steps 283 Chapter 19: Ten Best-Loved Classical Ballets 287 Chapter 20: Ten Great "Contemporary" Ballets 295 Chapter 21: The Ten Best Ballet Terms for Cocktail Parties 303 Chapter 22: Ten Fascinating Facts about Professional Ballet Dancers 307 Glossary of Ballet Terms 315 Index 323
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