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1	Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet more books like this by Gail Grant 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 $2.96! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Perpetual Motion: The Public and Private Lives of Rudolf Nureyev more books like this by Otis Stuart Rudolph Nureyev rewrote not only our perception of dance but of the arts in general, and in several critical ways helped define our contemporary Western sensibility. Nureyev's defection turned the 1950s into the 1960s, signalling the move from a decade of repression to one of rebellion. From the start, he shattered every traditional category, he ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.98! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Classic Ballet: Basic Technique and Terminology more books like this by Lincoln Kirstein, George Balanchine (Preface by), Muriel Stuart A warm welcome back to this beloved classic! For decades the standard text for ballet technique, this book-first published in 1952-presents a beginner's gudie to basic movements, steps, and terminology. Written by the staff of the School of American Ballet, it builds on the Russian tradition of Anna Pavlova and reflects the dance style of George ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $29.71! \| SVS
4	Ballet Basics more books like this by Sandra Noll Hammond Written for the adult beginner, Ballet Basics provides a comprehensive introduction to ballet technique. It provides exercise sequences complete with step-by-step illustrations. The book also includes information on conditioning and injury prevention. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.59! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Step-By-Step Ballet Class more books like this by Royal Academy of Dancing, Antoinette Sibley (Foreword by) Seven lessons follow a young dancer's development, from basic positions and postures to more advanced levels. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.97! \| SVS
6	The illustrated book of ballet stories more books like this by Barbara Newman, Gill Tomblin Classical ballet has a timeless and magical appeal for children and adults of all ages. In "Ballet Stories" five of the world's most famous fairytale ballets are retold - "The Sleeping Beauty", "Giselle", "Coppelia", "Swan Lake", and "The Nutcracker". As well as being a story book, "Ballet Stories" is also a source of reference for every ballet ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Classical Ballet Technique more books like this by Gretchen Ward Warren 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 $25.00! new only from $29.77! \| SVS
8	Dancing on Grave more books like this by Gelsey Kirkland Fifty-three million viewers saw her dramatic story on the "60 Minutes" feature--now millions will want to read her story. Chronicling-year relationship with Mikhail Baryshnikov, here is the story of prima ballerina Gelsey Kirkland's tragic downfall and triumphant recovery. 24 pages of p hotos. Advertising in Cosmopolitan. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
9	Basic Principles of Classical Ballet more books like this by Agrippina Vaganova, Anatole Chujoy (Translator), V Christyakova (Designer) 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 $6.15! \| first editions \| SVS
10	100 Lessons in Classical Ballet more books like this by Vera S Kostrovitskaya, Brian Briansky (Translator), Oleg Briansky (Designer) A book of the Leningrad School of Dancing. see all copies from $10.25! new only from $10.93! \| first editions \| SVS
11	The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique more books like this by Janice Barringer, Sarah Schlesinger 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 $14.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12	The Joffrey Ballet: Robert Joffrey and the Making of an American Dance Company more books like this by Sasha Anawalt Dance critic Sasha Anawalt tells how Robert Joffrey built a distinctly American ballet troupe at a time when most thought only Russians could master the form, and she explores the profound impact of the Joffrey, which came of age during the Vietnam era. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Diaghilev's Ballets Russes more books like this by Professor Lynn Garafola }In the history of twentieth-century ballet, no company has had so profound and far-reaching an influence as the Ballets Russes. Under the direction of impresario extraordinaire Serge Diaghilev (18721929), the Ballets Russes radically transformed the nature of balletits subject matter, movement idiom, choreographic style, stage space, music, ... see all copies from $11.99! new only from $19.04! \| first editions \| SVS
14	Balanchine's Complete Stories of the Great Ballets more books like this by George Balanchine see all copies from $1.99! new only from $99.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Ballet 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving the Ballet more books like this by Robert Greskovic Ballet lovers and newcomers to the art can learn to watch and appreciate the ballet with this new edition of veteran dance writer Robert Greskovic's comprehensive handbook. Mr Greskovic offers a complete analysis of 16 important and popular ballets, classical and modern. He covers ballet basics, as well as history, the dancers, and technique, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16	The Hamster Ballet Company more books like this by Janis Mitchell Presents scenes of the Hamster Ballet Company performing both classical and modern ballets, such as "Sleeping Beauty," "Giselle," "The Firebird," and "The Nutcracker." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $180.81! \| first editions
17	Royal Book of Ballet more books like this by Shirley Goulden see all copies from $3.00! first editions
18 view cover	Nutcracker Nation: How an Old World Ballet Became a Christmas Tradition in the New World more books like this by Ms. Jennifer Fisher "The Nutcracker" is the most popular ballet in the world, adopted and adapted by hundreds of communities across the United States and Canada every Christmas season. In this entertainingly informative book, Jennifer Fisher offers new insights into the "Nutcracker "phenomenon, examining it as a dance scholar and critic, a former participant, an ... see all copies from $2.05! new only from $6.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	Of Swans, Sugarplums, and Satin Slippers: Ballet Stories for Children more books like this by Violette Verdy Caldecott artist Marcia Brown and former prima ballerina Violette Verdy have created a beautiful, lavish celebration of six favorite classical ballets. Stunning watercolors and pastels capture the emotions of each ballet, as well as its movement and choreography. Full color throughout. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $61.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	101 Stories of the Great Ballets: The Scene-By-Scene Stories of the Most Popular Ballets, Old and New more books like this by George Balanchine, Francis Mason Authored by one of the ballets most respected experts, this volume includes scene-by-scene retellings of the most popular classic and contemporary ballets, as performed by the world's leading dance companies. Certain to delight long-time fans as well as those just discovering the beauty and drama of ballet. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.89! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Classes in Classical Ballet more books like this by Asaf Mikhailovich Messerer A companion to one of the bestselling Limelight Editions titles, "100 Lessons in Classical Ballet", this book by a founder of what has become known as the Bolshoi School, is one of the most celebrated manuals of classic dance instruction in the world. Messerer has gained an international reputation for his classes in classical technique - models ... see all copies from $8.43! new only from $12.37! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Dance for a City: Fifty Years of the New York City Ballet more books like this by Professor Lynn Garafola (Editor), Professor Eric Foner (Editor) Since its inception fifty years ago, the New York City Ballet has been a vital force in American dance and an essential component of American cultural life. As the vehicle for the development and expression of George Balanchine's immensely influential artistic vision - as well as that of other eminent choreographers - the company has created a ... see all copies from $3.22! new only from $37.80! \| SVS
23	Prodigal Son: Dancing for Balanchine in a World of Pain and Magic more books like this by Edward Villella, Larry Kaplan Edward Villella was a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet when that company was George Balanchine's forum. His biography tells the story of the company and the famous choreographer from the perspective of one who was in the thick of it but who kept largely to himself, holding himself back from the all-out dedication to Balanchine that ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Basic Ballet: The Steps Defined more books like this by Joyce Mackie see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Pacific Northwest Ballet Presents Nutcracker more books like this by Angela Sterling (Photographer), Francia Russell (Introduction by), Maurice Sendak (Designer) For more than 20 years, the Pacific Northwest Ballet's performance of "Nutcracker" has been "the" Christmas family event to attend in the Northwest. Highlighted by Maurice Sendak's stunning production design and Kent Stowell's inventive choreography (which emphasizes the darker psychological aspects of E. T. A. Hoffmann's original story), the ... see all copies from $6.41! new only from $16.96! \| first editions \| SVS

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