Description
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.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments Foreword by Misty Copeland IntroductionPart One: Ballet PracticeChapter 1: Getting Started in Ballet ClassChapter 2: Foundations of Posture and Turnout Chapter 3: How to work at Barre Chapter 4: How to work in the Center Chapter 5: Moving Across the Floor Chapter 6: Learning to Pirouette Chapter 7: Allegro and Stretching Chapter 8: Artistry in Ballet Class Chapter 9: Looking Forward Part Two: Ballet HistoryChapter 10: European Court Culture (1400-1600s)Chapter 11: European Neo-Classicism (1700s)Chapter 12: European Romanticism (1800s)Chapter 13: Re-imagined in Russia (late-1800s)Chapter 14: Modernism in Russia and Europe (1900-1950)Chapter 15: The United States (1800-1950)Chapter 16: Ballet's Global Journey (1900-1950)Chapter 17: Blurred Lines (1950-2000s)AppendixGlossary of Ballet PositionsGlossary of Ballet TermsBibliographyBiography of the AuthorIndex
