The Language Of Ballet

From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions also included.

Presents definitions of common ballet terms, providing phonetic pronunciation of foreign words, brief biographies of several dancers, and over 100 drawings that show how to execute movements.

Briefly traces the history of ballet, describes the steps and movements, and explains the difficulties and problems dancers encounter, the exercise and training they need, and the procedures involved in preparing for and performing in a stage production.

Wherever ballet is taught in the world, and in whatever language, it retains one common denominator: the technical terms used are in French. This dictionary aims to prevent confusion by explaining the precise meanings of over 560 of the French technical terms used in classical ballet.

All the basic movements in classical ballet, illustrated with 275 detailed photographs. This unique handbook shows all the basic positions, steps, and movements in classical ballet, arranged in the sequence of lessons usually followed over six years of training. An invaluable practice manual for dance students, it is also a wonderful companion to the dance for ballet enthusiasts or anyone who wants a better understanding and appreciation of the art.

Offers thirty-three weeks of lesson plans of classic French poses and sequences in the order in which a ballet teacher or master would present them.

In Pardon My French-It's the Language of Ballet, dance student Lilly Nilly's self-appointed mission is to figure out what the heck ballet-and coincidentally life-are all about and share this insight with other kids.