Basic Principles of Classical Ballet: Russian Ballet Technique
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Learn from methods that shaped the careers of iconic dancers like Galina Ulanova. This book covers all the basic principles of classical ballet, making it a fundamental resource for dancers and teachers. Although the stars of Russian ballet Anna Pavlova and Tamara Karsavina possessed a national manner of dancing, there was no truly Russian school of dancing until the 1930s. The development of this school was largely due to Mme. Vaganova (1879–1951), not only a great dancer but also the teacher of Galina Ulanova and many others and an unsurpassed theoretician. 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. Expert Insights : Written by Mme. Vaganova, a legendary dancer and teacher, offering valuable insights from a pioneer of the Russian ballet technique, the Vaganova Method, known for its structured approach and emotional expressiveness. Structured Lessons : Provides clear, planned exercises that evolve with innovative dance practices, ensuring relevance for modern learners. Variety of Movements : Includes chapters on battements, rotary movements, poses, and more, covering various ballet techniques. Sample Lessons : Offers material for sample lessons, assisting teachers in planning effective ballet instruction. Detailed Diagrams : Features 118 illustrations, clearly demonstrating foot, leg, arm, and body positions for accurate learning. For All Levels : Suitable for dancers at different levels, from students to professional artists, enhancing their technical and expressive skills. Historical Context and Legacy of Russian Ballet : Delve into the unique evolution of Russian ballet from the 1930s onwards, combining influences from French and Italian traditions. The Basic Principles of Classical Ballet offers a fundamental theory of dance for dancers, teachers, and ballet lovers—information often difficult to locate in other books. Review: giving good insight into the Russian Classical Ballet school - Classic of classical ballet. A small book, old-fashioned little drawings, but all is explained. I had this one growing up, and now got it for my daughter. It contains everything from basics to more complicated positions, so one uses it differently as one advances through the art. In any case also an item of general ballet culture, giving good insight into the Russian Classical Ballet school. Review: Very Good. - Very Good.
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L**.
giving good insight into the Russian Classical Ballet school
Classic of classical ballet. A small book, old-fashioned little drawings, but all is explained. I had this one growing up, and now got it for my daughter. It contains everything from basics to more complicated positions, so one uses it differently as one advances through the art. In any case also an item of general ballet culture, giving good insight into the Russian Classical Ballet school.
R**R
Very Good.
Very Good.
K**N
Book
It was a Christmas gift, I think she liked it
A**S
A Must for your Library
An intriguing journey into the philosophy and methodology of a ballet icon. Detailed descriptions and diagrams of the steps along with the reasons that Ms. Vagonava developed them. Everyone who subscribes to the Russian School should study this book and review it regularly. For that matter, whatever school one prefers, Ms. Vagonova's viewpoint is inspiring, A must for your library!
V**A
A very good read and guide to ballet!
I am thoroughly enjoying this book. I read it before class, in particular, I read about the things I will be doing in that class so that I am well prepared. I often read it during a relaxing stretch. If there's anything in particular that I want to learn it's great because of the very descriptive language. I only wish it had a glossary of terms with a picture/diagram next to it, so that if you're in a hurry you won't have to read through a whole paragraph. The russian to english translation in some places are a bit iffy, which causes some vagueness and ambiguity in it when trying to understand it. But as whole, it is a very good read. To sum it up: PROS: - very descriptive - good diagrams - easy to read and to understand CONS: - a few areas of vagueness due to the russian to english translation (a very minor con) ADVICE: - I suggest you use this book along side with 100 Lessons in Classical Ballet: The Eight-Year Program of Leningrad's Vaganova Choreographic School (Vera S. Kostrovitskaya). - Highlight particular words or phrases that help you understand the particular term, so that later if/when you're in a hurry you can just flick through the book to find what you need.
K**H
Outstanding! Seminal work
An extraordinary work, this book sets forth the foundation of the teaching methods at the Bolshoi. Mrs. Vaganova conflated the sprightly Italian style with the affected Russian style to forge the “right” way of dancing ballet. A+++++
A**O
It is a full and interesting aproach to ballet
It is a very useful guide for anybody trying to enter the world of ballet, and it tries to make every movement clear, i think it is almost imposible to describe dance with words but with the help of the book and some visual aids, like videos on youtube, you can have a very complete understanding of this marvelous world
C**Z
Excelente compra!
Buena encuadernación, las ilustraciones son muy buenas también. El contenido es muy útil.
C**N
Nei tempi
Arrivato secondo le previsioni.. ci ha solo messo un paio di giorni a partire l ordine, ma tutto nella norma.. libro imperdibile per chi è del settore e anche per gli allievi. Arrivato in perfette condizioni.
L**E
Recu
Merci beaucoup
N**E
Útil e interesante
Está muy interesante y útil
L**S
Remarkable
Love this book. I have read it 4 times since purchased. Assist me with my classical dance classes. Going to use this as a reference guide. Agrippina Vaganova is remarkable.
J**R
Good Condition
The book came in great condition and have been enjoying reading this.
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