| Description |
64 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Series |
DK superguides
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| Note |
"First American edition published under the title The young dancer in 1994"--Title page verso. |
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"Second American edition published under the title DK superguides : Ballet in 2000"--Title page verso. |
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Includes index. |
| Summary |
The author, a professional ballerina, introduces the art of ballet, from the basic positions, poses, jumps, and exercises to folk and character dancing, makeup, choreography, and perfoming on stage. |
| Contents |
To all young dancers -- Getting ready for class -- Starting ballet -- Basic pos-- Further exercises -- Stretching and strengthening -- Using your arms -- Classical ballet poses -- Arabesques -- Linking movements -- Pirouettes -- First jumps -- Bigger jumps -- On your toes -- Advanced pointework -- Pas de deux -- Folk and character dancing -- Mime and makeup -- Preparing for a performance -- Performance -- My life as a ballet dancer -- Other dance forms -- Choreography -- Going to the ballet -- Useful addresses -- Details of a selection of ballets -- Glossary. |
| Subject |
Ballet -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
Linton, Patricia.
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| Added Title |
DK The ballet book |
| ISBN |
9780756619336 |
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0756619335 (pbk.) |
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9781415666074 (FollettBound) |
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1415666075 (FollettBound) |
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