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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 $2.29! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Shape of Love more books like this by Gelsey Kirkland, Greg Lawrence The stunning follow-up to the shocking, runaway bestseller Dancing on My Grave. Here is the story of Kirkland's brilliant return to the stage, dedication to her dance students, recovery and commitment to herself, and of choices of the heart, when love heals and uplifts the soul. Photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.98! \| first editions
3	Nureyev: His Life more books like this by Diane Solway A biography of the handsome and popular ballet star whose life and story is often characterized by myth. Solway has consulted previous sources on Nureyev and interviewed people who knew him in presenting the truth of her subject's life. Nureyev, who began training in ballet uncommonly late, was born in Soviet Russia, left for the West in 1961, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.93! \| first editions
4	The Pointe Book: Shoes, Training & Technique more books like this by Janice Barringer, Sarah Schlesinger Studies the development of pointe shoes and the technique of pointe dancing, an artistic innovation that allowed female dancers to carry ballet to new heights of virtuosity. see all copies from $2.69! new only from $14.66! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Dancing more books like this by Gerald Jonas The first illustrated, international survey of dancing covers all aspects of dance--not only the major theatrical traditions, but also dance as a form of social, cultural, and religious expression. 275 illustrations, 125 in full color. Index. see all copies from $7.95! new only from $11.90! \| first editions \| SVS
6	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 $5.72! \| SVS
7	My Life more books like this by Isadora Duncan Isadora Duncan (1877-1927) captivated the American, European, and Soviet cultural scenes with her innovative modern dance and liberated life-style. Published just after her death, "My Life" is a classic and engrossing account of this remarkable visionary and feminist who defied the world's conventions, reinvented dance, and inspired many great ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Ballet Basics more books like this by Sandra Noll Hammond 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.99! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The dancer prepares; modern dance for beginners more books like this by James Penrod, Janice Gudde Plastino This accessible, easy-to-read text designed for beginning and intermediate modern dance courses provides students with concrete, practical information on both the technical and creative aspects of modern dance. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Ballet & Modern Dance: A Concise History more books like this by Jack Anderson see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11	Classical Ballet Technique more books like this by Gretchen Ward Warren -- A comprehensive teaching guide presenting every movement in the classical repertoire, demonstrated by professional dancers in 2,600 photographs. see all copies from $17.00! new only from $29.01! \| SVS
12 view cover	Isadora: A Sensational Life more books like this by Peter Kurth This biography of Isadora Duncan, the mother of modern dance in America, follows her from tour to tour and affair to affair, painting a portrait of an inspired life touched by the torments of alcoholism and turbulent politics. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	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 $4.50! new only from $9.85! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Balanchine more books like this by Bernard Taper Written with wit, insight, and candor, this updated edition of Balachine is a book that will delight lovers of biography as well as those with a special interest in dance. For this edition the author has added a thoughtful yet dramatic account of the working out of Balachine's legacy, from the making of his controversial will to the present day. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	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 guide 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 $1.99! new only from $73.49! \| SVS
16 view cover	Ballet for Dummies more books like this by Scott Speck, Evelyn Cisneros 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 forms offers ... see all copies from $6.95! new only from $9.88! \| SVS
17 view cover	Margot Fonteyn: A Life more books like this by Meredith Daneman The life of Margot Fonteyn (1919-91), the brilliant English dancer who was possibly the most famous ballerina who ever lived. Born Margaret Hookham, she became a legend--not only for her dancing, but for her tumultuous private life, which included liaisons with Aristotle Onassis and Rudolf Nureyev. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.32! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Winter Season: A Dancer's Journal more books like this by Ms. Toni Bentley An irresistible inside look at one of the world's great dance companies, Winter Season is also a sensitive, intimate, and almost painfully honest account of the emotional and intellectual development of a young woman dedicated to one of the most demanding of all the arts. Bentley's association with the New York City Ballet began when she was ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19	Dance to the Piper more books like this by Agnes De Mille see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
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 $9.96! \| first editions \| SVS
21	Martha: The Life and Work of Martha Graham more books like this by Agnes De Mille A fascinatingly frank, beautiful and revealing portrait of one of the supreme artists of this century, by the famous choreographer and writer who knew her for more than 60 years. 32 pages of photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22	Very Young Dancer more books like this by Jill Krementz A ten-year-old student at the School of American Ballet in New York describes her classes and the preparation for and performance of her role in the ballet "The Nutcracker." see all copies from $8.96! signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Once a Dancer: An Autobiography more books like this by Allegra Kent Balanchine ballerina Allegra Kent tells her singular story with the same originality, freshness, and grace she has brought to the stage. The book should be required reading for dancers everywhere for years to come. of photos. see all copies from $3.25! new only from $32.25! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Ballet 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving the Ballet more books like this by Robert Greskovic Like "Opera 101", its successful predecessor, "Ballet 101" takes an already popular yet sometimes intimidating subject and makes it accessible and understandable for everyone. Noted dance critic and teacher Robert Greskovic has written an entertaining, reader-friendly book that provides everything the novice needs to learn and to enjoy the ballet. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.48! \| first editions \| SVS
25	Jazz Cleopatra: Josephine Baker in Her Time more books like this by Phyllis Rose Josephine Baker's fascinating life encompassed stardom in the Paris of the 1920s, a career in the French Resistance, and civil rights activism in the '50s and '60s. Rose brings Baker to life as a performer, as a cultural icon, and as a black woman in a white world. 16 page of photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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