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| The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet | 
 enlarge | Author: Eliza Gaynor Minden
Publisher: Fireside
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (13 reviews)
Sales Rank: 52308
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 7.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 074326407X
Dewey Decimal Number: 792.8
EAN: 9780743264075
ASIN: 074326407X
Publication Date: October 4, 2005
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Product Description
A New Classic for Today's DancerThe Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs, including: - Practical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette
- Explanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems
- An illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor
- Guidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates
- Descriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms
Along the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette. Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information.
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A Wonderful Book! July 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like this book. I would recommend to any ballet lover. It has a lot of nice pictures and tips.
Wonderful May 6, 2008
When I got this book I read it cover to cover and felt like a pro after. I refer to it all the time for help with movements and terminology. It also has some WONDERFUL history on famous dancers, the evolution of the pointe shoe, even about tutus! It also has amazing sections on different ballet buns, what dancers should have in their dance bag, how to properly sew and tie pointe shoes, and more equally useful things! It also has a lot of information for late starters and recreational dancers. It answers those embarrassing questions most people are too afraid to ask about! Plus they couldn't pick a better model! She has amazing technique.
Possibly the best ballet book written March 2, 2008
By far the best ballet book I've ever seen. Lots of pictures, concise information, covers just about everything. Despite being by Minden, it's not a book that overly promotes the shoes. I'm a Grishko-wearer and was expecting a lot of tie-ins, but the book actually says different dancers may have different needs.
I highly recommend this book for young and older dancers alike.
No serious dancer should be without! June 8, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We give a copy of this book to all graduating seniors who intend to continue their dance career.
If You Love Ballet, You Need This Book! April 1, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is a must have for anyone who loves the Ballet. There is a little something her for everyone, instructors, dancers, ballet enthusiast. It's a beautifully put together collection of photos, descriptions of ballet moves as well as descriptions of actual ballets. This is a wonderful book for research purposes and a beautiful addition to anyone's personal library. The history of dance is also included as well as other interesting bits and pieces of trivia.
Ms. Gaynor Minden's love for ballet comes across in this book. I highly recommend this title if you love ballet or know someone who does.
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