"Every commercial ballet teacher should have a copy. . . . offers solid self-evaluation to every teacher--it separates 'the mice and the Nutcracker'!"--Richard

Insights and guidelines for teaching the best students "Not since Noverre and Fokine has a master teacher sought to clarify the present state of ballet. The goa

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

Presents profiles of noted dance teachers along with an analysis of their artistic lineages and techniques.

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