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Ballet For Dummies

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Ballet For Dummies by Scott Speck and Evelyn Cisneros introduces readers to the world of ballet, offering a comprehensive overview suitable for beginners. The book covers the history of ballet, basic positions and movements, and essential terminology, providing practical advice on attending a ballet performance. It's an engaging guide that also highlights the physical benefits and cultural significance of this graceful art form.
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You may enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in the graceful art of ballet, whether you're a beginner looking to understand the basics or an enthusiast wanting to deepen your appreciation. It offers insights into ballet techniques, history, and the cultural aspects that surround this fascinating dance form, all presented in an accessible and engaging manner.

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Whether you want to participate in ballet or just watch it, the ballet experience can excite and inspire you. Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression ever devised: an exquisite mix of sight and sound, stunning aesthetics, and awesome technique.

Ballet For Dummies is for anyone who wants to enjoy all that the dance form offers – as an onlooker who wants to get a leg up on the forms you're likely to see or as an exercise enthusiast who understands that the practice of ballet can help you gain:

  • More strength
  • Greater flexibility
  • Better body alignment
  • Confidence in movement
  • Comfort through stress reduction
  • Infinite grace – for life

From covering the basics of classical ballet to sharing safe and sensible ways to try your hand (and toes) at moving through the actual dance steps, this expert reference shows you how to:

  • Build your appreciation for ballet from the ground up.
  • Choose the best practice space and equipment.
  • Warm up to your leap into the movements.
  • Locate musical options for each exercise.
  • Look for certain lifts in a stage performance.
  • Tell a story with gestures.
  • Picture a day in the life of a professional ballet dancer.
  • Identify best-loved classic and contemporary ballets.
  • Speak the language of ballet.

Today you can find a ballet company in almost every major city on earth. Many companies have their own ballet schools – some for training future professionals, others for interested amateurs. As you fine-tune your classical ballet technique – or even if you just like to read about it – you'll become better equipped to fully appreciate the great choreography and many styles of the dance. Ballet For Dummies raises the curtain on a world of beauty, grace, poise, and possibility!

P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Ballet For Dummies (9780764525681).

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Ballet For Dummies by Scott Speck and Evelyn Cisneros receives praise for being accessible and informative for beginners. Critics appreciate its clear explanations and engaging style, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about ballet. While some reviews mention that it could include more advanced techniques, the consensus is that it effectively covers the basics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119643104

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 January 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 368

About the Author

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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