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

Aimed at advanced dancers, this book discusses classical ballet's basic concepts, techniques, and movements

“For soundness, for clarity, for succinctness, this manual of basic ballet is the best there is anywhere.” –Edwin Denby, The Nation With a precision unpar

Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the pro

Retells twelve great ballets as fairy tales--fairy tales set to music and told through the medium of dance.