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1	Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet more books like this by Gail Grant add to wishlist From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions also included. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Ballet Basics more books like this by Sandra N Hammond add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.72! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique more books like this by Janice Barringer, Sarah Schlesinger add to wishlist Expanded and updated throughout, this guide provides a thorough examination of pointe shoes and pointe technique. Dancers quickly benefit from the most current research that offers the most recent information on hundreds of contemporary designs, materials, products, and suppliers. It illuminates the shoemaking process and gives advice about how to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.75! \| first editions
4	Basic Principles of Classical Ballet more books like this by Agrippina Vaganova, Anatole Chujoy (Translator), V Christyakova (Designer) add to wishlist Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many steps and movements. 118 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.35! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Ballet Shoes more books like this by Noel Streatfeild add to wishlist Adopted as babies by Great Uncle Matthew, Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil lead a sheltered life until they begin at the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training. Only then do they begin to discover their special talents and extraordinary ambitions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.19! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Angelina Ballerina more books like this by Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig (Illustrator) add to wishlist Angelina is a mouse who loves dancing and dreams of becoming a ballerina. Luckily, her parents sign her up for dance lessons at the wonderful Miss Lilly's Ballet School. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Rose Fairy Princess more books like this by Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig (Illustrator) add to wishlist Angelina longs to play the part of the Rose Fairy Princess in the new ballet--until she learns that the princess flies above the stage on a single wire. Angelina thinks she has found a way to keep her feet on the ground, but when her plan falls through, she must face her fears. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
8	Butterfly more books like this by V C Andrews add to wishlist Janet had been wishing for the day she'd have her own family, then Sanford and Celine Delorice chose her to be their daughter. Celine is convinced Janet will dazzle audiences as a ballerina. Janet tries, but she is dancing on a fragile web, never knowing what might happen if it should break. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	100 Lessons in Classical Ballet: The Eight-Year Program of Leningrad's Vaganova Choreographic School more books like this by Vera S Kostrovitskaya, Brian Briansky (Translator), Oleg Briansky (Designer) add to wishlist A book of the Leningrad School of Dancing. see all copies from $9.93! new only from $10.30! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Joffrey Ballet School's Book of Ballet-Fit more books like this by Dena Moss, Deana S Moss, Allison Kyle Leopold add to wishlist From the world-renowned ballet school, this is a beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide to achieving a graceful dancer's body. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Toeshoe Trouble more books like this by Whoopi Goldberg, Maryn Roos (Illustrator), Deborah Underwood add to wishlist Award-winning actress Goldberg is back with the second installment of her Sugar Plum Ballerinas series. Brenda Black needs the help of her Sugar Plum Sisters when she gets into a mess after her spoiled cousin comes to visit. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
12 view cover	The Silver Slippers more books like this by Elizabeth Koda-Callan (Illustrator) add to wishlist A young girl takes many lessons and practices everyday to become a ballerina. Each book comes packaged with a ballet slipper charm on a necklace. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.98! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Inside Ballet Technique: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Ballet Class more books like this by Valerie Grieg add to wishlist With its focus on the natural laws governing human movement and ballet technique, this book gives clear and detailed scientific information relating to the ballet dancer's daily pursuit of strength, flexibility, mobility, and control. see all copies from $6.86! new only from $10.71! \| SVS
14 view cover	The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet more books like this by Eliza Gaynor Minden add to wishlist "The Ballet Companion" is the first complete, illustrated reference book for the dancer. With more than 150 stunning photographs of ballet greats Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, "The Ballet Companion" brims with everything today's dance student needs including: practical advice for ... see all copies from $18.39! new only from $18.39! \| SVS
15 view cover	Classical Ballet Technique more books like this by Gretchen Ward Warren add to wishlist In more than 2600 photographs, professional dancers (from such companies as the American Ballet Theatre and the Jaffrey Ballet) demonstrate in sequence every movement in the classical repertoire, from the most basic to the most advanced. Each photograph is accompanied by a text that details appropriate teaching techniques and describes the proper ... see all copies from $22.50! new only from $25.25! \| SVS
16 view cover	Step-By-Step Ballet Class more books like this by Royal Academy of Dancing add to wishlist Written with the full backing and expertise of the renowed Royal Academy of Dancing and following new international examination syllabus, this is a completely new edition of the bestselling Ballet Class. From the basic positions of the feet to exercises for the most advanced grades. Step-By-Step Ballet Class is an essential companion for everyone ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.37! \| SVS
17 view cover	Kate's Special Secret more books like this by Alexandra Moss add to wishlist The girls learn two former RBS students, now world-famous dancers, will be filming a documentary at the school. Ellie doesn't understand why Kate's so distressed, and the shocking truth teaches them that friendship prevails even when circumstances aren't what they seem. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.96!
18 view cover	Sophie's Flight of Fancy more books like this by Alexandra Moss add to wishlist It's mid-semester and time for the girls' appraisals. Although Ellie passes hers, everyone at school is tense with worry that one of them won't make it. Ellie is concerned when Sophie returns and doesn't act herself. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.13! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Steps in Ballet: Basic Exercises at the Barre, Basic Center Exercises, Basic Allegro Steps more books like this by Thalia Mara, George Bobrizky (Illustrator) add to wishlist Steps in Ballet presents a clear and simple exposition of beginning ballet technique. The book is divided into three parts: I. Basic Exercises At The Barre takes the student from the five positions of the feet through twelve elementary ballet barre exercises. II. Basic Centre Exercises introduces the concept of port de bras (movements of the arms) ... see all copies from $10.50! new only from $11.70! \| SVS
20 view cover	Ballet: Beyond the Basics more books like this by Sandra Noll Hammond, Noll Hammond Sandra add to wishlist "Ballet: Beyond the Basics" is for adult students who have studied ballet basics and find themselves in that in-between area--no longer beginners, but not yet advanced dancers. The aim of this book is to provide intermediate dancers with a reference source for their expanded growth as dancers. It is meant as loving encouragement to students and ... see all copies from $14.49! new only from $47.95!
21 view cover	Isabelle's Perfect Performance #3 more books like this by Alexandra Moss add to wishlist As Ellie Moss returns to the Royal Ballet Lower School for her second term, she and the girls are joined by a new student from France. Isabelle is a flawless dancer, but terribly unfriendly. How can Ellie and her friends warm up to the aloof Isabelle? see all copies from $2.59! new only from $58.23!
22 view cover	Winter Season: A Dancer's Journal more books like this by Ms. Toni Bentley add to wishlist An inside look at one of the world's great dance companies, and an intimate account of the emotional and intellectual development of a young woman dedicated to one of the most demanding of all the arts. Toni Bentley's association with the New York City Ballet began when she was accepted by the affiliated School of American Ballet at the age of 11. ... see all copies from $2.24! new only from $15.73! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Illustrated Dance Technique of Jose Limon more books like this by Daniel Lewis add to wishlist Providing the principles of dance developed by Limon, this book gives the historical and physical aspects of his style and approach to dance that will be of interest to students of dance at every level. It includes exercises that teach the fundamentals of dance, and includes a complete class beginning with floor work and progressing to center ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
24 view cover	Degas and the Little Dancer Degas and the Little Dancer more books like this by Laurence Anholt add to wishlist Because Marie helps her poor parents by modeling for an ill-tempered artist, she becomes a famous ballerina but not in the way she had dreamed. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Angelina and the Princess more books like this by Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig add to wishlist Miss Lilly's Ballet School has been invited to perform for the Princess of Mouseland, and Angelina hopes to be a prima ballerina. But disaster strikes and she is only given a minor role. Angelina is so disappointed that she wants to leave ballet school but she decides to work hard for the sake of all her friends in the performance. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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