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Ballet Practice and History is a complete, inclusive resource on ballet training and history for the beginning teen-adult reader. Unique in its balanced discussion of technique and history, this book guides readers through an accessible methodology of training while also presenting ballet's historical development through a culturally inclusive lens. Part One presents a progression of study guiding the reader through a series of eight scaffolded lessons, including terminology, descriptions, learning guides and lessons. Methods of learning ballet are presented in a healthy and anatomically sound approach for diverse audiences. Each chapter has a dedicated ballet class to reinforce terminology and concepts, available as a video lesson for readers to follow. Part Two presents a global survey of ballet's historical development expanding on the traditional European context to include histories in Mexico, Cuba, South America, South Africa and East-Asia. It also discusses cultural issues associated with ballet, including race, gender, sexuality, and cultural representation, allowing readers to understand ballet's role in contemporary society. Ballet Practice and History is a comprehensive look at ballet for the general enthusiast or for readers looking to deepen their knowledge of the art form, and a resource for students in higher education, studying at a private studio, or independently.
Contents
Foreword by Misty Copeland
Introduction
Part I. Ballet Practice
1: Getting Started in Ballet Class
2: Foundations of Posture and Turnout
3: How to Work at Barre
4: How to Work in the Center
5: Moving across the Floor
6: Learning to Pirouette
7: Allegro and Stretching
8: Artistry in Ballet Class
9: Looking Forward
Part II. Ballet History
10: European Court Culture (1400s-1600s)
11: European Neo-Classicism (1700s)
12: European Romanticism (1800s)
13: Re-imagined in Russia (Late-1800s)
14: Modernism in Russia and Europe (1900s-1950s)
15: The United States (1800s-1950s)
16: Ballet's Global Journey (1900s-1950s)
17: Blurred Lines (1950s-2000s)
Glossary of Cecchetti and Vaganova Positions
Glossary of Ballet Terms



