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Ballet Basics
by Sandra Noll Hammond
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Company (1993-01)
ISBN: 1559341343
EAN: 9781559341349
Dewy Decimal #: 792.8
Paperback: 195 pages
Edition: 3rd
SKU: V016PBC
Condition: Used: Acceptable
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Written for the adult beginner, Ballet Basics is a well-illustrated introduction to the fundamentals of ballet technique. The text also provides an overview of the history of ballet and introduces students to the world of ballet.
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Customer Reviews
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Great resource for adult learners of ballet
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-04-23
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This resource is worth 5 stars - it is specifically for adults and is easy to read, easy to access. All steps are described and illustrated. Worth purchasing especially if you are a beginner.
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The Best Book for Adult Beginners...
Rating (5)
Date: 2002-09-30
9 out of 9 customers found this reveiw helpful
Finally a good ballet instruction book that's encouraging and doesn't talk down to adult beginners. The more ballet classes I take, the more I realize how well this book distills the important aspects of ballet. Sketches and photos showing correct (and incorrect) body positioning are appropriately used. When I started ballet, I picked up a handful of books, and I always reached for this one when I had 10 minutes to learn a new tidbit. The brief history of ballet in the final chapter is added bonus. If you're an adult beginner, start with this book and the David Howard videos, plus a good teacher once or twice a week. You won't be auditioning for the American Ballet Theatre, but you'll become a proficient dancer pretty quickly.
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Great learning aid for adult beginners
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-06-02
11 out of 11 customers found this reveiw helpful
I have the 3rd edition of this book, which was required for a college Ballet I class. As a beginning, adult, male student, I found the book to be very detailed - which I like. She gives you illustrations of steps, with the French name & pronunciation, why your doing it (e.g. to stretch certain muscles), a description, etc.. Initially, working at the barre (e.g. how to stand, plie', positions of the feet) Sandra gives correct & incorrect drawings. Of course, no book or video can replace being in class nor should it. With ballet you need a teacher to correct what your doing wrong so you can learn from it. Then having good books, videos, etc. as reference material helps you learn. The book is written for us beginner adults, not children and not the pro's, which is really nice. Since we don't have nearly the flexibility of them. It also includes some history in the back of the book. Illustrations show men as well as women. Also included is what to wear to class, what to expect in class, how you should act, etc.. Get her other book once you get beyond the basics.
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Excellent basic technique manual
Rating  (4)
Date: 2000-07-25
7 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book provides a good solid basic technique overview. It has been used as a textbook at some colleges, and was highly reccomended by my former headmistress. I found the text interesting and helpful, and the illustrations sufficient. Of course, no book can replace a talented instructor, but as a supplement to a dance program, this book is superior.
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