Ballet Step by Step

Learn Ballet Step by Step. Colorful illustrations and definitions of basic ballet positions and barre exercises make the movements easy to understand for beginners. This is a wonderful ballet book for dancers of all ages. Center work, arabesques and body facings are shown for the more advanced dancer to master. Each ballet term is accompanied by its correct pronunciation, making this the perfect companion for any ballerina. Ballet terms are carefully defined and illustrated – step by step. 8.5 by 8.5 laminated perfect bound book, 64 pages, indexed. Terms included are:5 Ballet Positions, Plié, Tendu, Dégagé, Rond de jambe, Frappé, Développé, Grand Battement, Relevé, Sous-sus, Sauté, Changement, Échappé, Entrechat, Jeté, Assemblé, Pas de chat, Chassé, Sauté, Sissonne, En dehors Pirouette, En dedans Pirouette, Chaine tour, Pique tour, Soutenu en tournant, Devant, Derrière, A la Seconde, En Avant, En Arrière, De Cote, Croisé Devant, À la Quatrieme Devant, Effacé, Devant, À la Seconde, Écarté Devant, Écarté Derrière, Effacé Derrière, À la Quatrieme Derrière, Croisé Derrière, Révérence and Dance Etiquette. Illustrations include male and female dancers of different ethnicities.