The Ballet Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Classical Dance

Bowes (Author) Kain (Author)
West (Photographer)
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"This comprehensive guide.

"This comprehensive guide... helps youngsters who love ballet to understand the hard work and commitment involved in classical dance training." -- School Library Journal (of the first edition) "A detailed, practical guide for serious ballet students... To balance collections heavy on colorful ballet books for browsers with stars in their eyes, here's a guide for ballet students who are ready to get down to work." -- Booklist (of the first edition) Prepared in conjunction with Canada's National Ballet School, The Ballet Book is the definitive instructional resource for children who are beginning to explore the possibilities and delights of ballet. The Ballet Book is an inspirational motivator, an exceptional teaching aid, and an ideal companion for students. Now it has all-new photographs in color and a text more suited to contemporary young dancers. The book illustrates in meticulous detail -- and through more than 100 photographs -- every position, step and pose involved in barre work, pointe work, alignment, classical ballet poses, attitudes, allegros, batteries, pirouettes and arabesques. Age-appropriate and comprehensive, it is a motivational guide, with information on deciding to dance; finding a teacher; musical accompaniment; finding the ideal studio; what to wear and grooming; positions, steps and poses; and exercises and nutrition. Historical highlights and modern opportunities complete this comprehensive book. The Ballet Book is a strong guide for both boys and girls.

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SKU 9780228100669
Additional Contributor Kain
Primary Contributor Bowes
ISBN 0228100666
Language English
Page Count 144
Min Grade Level 3rd Grade
Max Grade Level 9th Grade
BISAC Binding Type Paperback
Ingram Product Type Paperback or Softback
Abridged Edition No
Large Print No
DDC 792.8
Short Title BALLET BK 2/E
Availability Code 21
Number of Units 1
Strippable Indicator No
Dump Flag No
Publisher Alpha IRB
Spring Arbor Flag No
Leading Article Flag Yes
Illustration Flag Yes
BISAC Subject Desc 1 Performing Arts - Dance
Ingram Data
Min Grade Level ?The minimum recommended school grade level for the target audience of this book. 3rd Grade
Max Grade Level ?The maximum recommended school grade level for the target audience of this book. 9th Grade
BISAC Binding Type ?The BISAC (Book Industry Standards) code describing the physical binding format (e.g., Hardcover, Paperback). Paperback
Ingram Product Type ?Ingram's classification of the product format (e.g., Book, Audio, eBook). Paperback or Softback
Abridged Edition ?Indicates whether this is a shortened or condensed version of the original work. Yes
Large Print ?Indicates whether this edition is printed in a larger font size for easier reading. Yes
DDC ?Dewey Decimal Classification — the standard library classification number used to organize books by subject. 792.8
Short Title ?An abbreviated version of the full title, used for compact displays and listings. BALLET BK 2/E
Availability Code ?Ingram's code indicating the current availability status of the product (e.g., In Stock, Out of Print). 21
Number of Units ?The total number of physical units included in the product (e.g., discs, volumes). 1
Strippable Indicator ?Indicates whether the book cover can be stripped and returned for credit instead of the full book. Yes
Dump Flag ?Indicates whether a dump display (freestanding retail display unit) is available for this product. Yes
Publisher Alpha ?The alphabetical code assigned to the publisher by Ingram for identification purposes. IRB
Spring Arbor Flag ?Indicates whether this product is distributed through Spring Arbor, Ingram's faith-based distribution channel. Yes
Leading Article Flag ?Indicates whether the title begins with a leading article (e.g., "The", "A", "An") for sorting purposes. Yes
Illustration Flag ?Indicates whether the book contains illustrations. Yes
BISAC Subject Desc 1 ?The primary BISAC subject category description used to classify the book's content. Performing Arts - Dance
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