{"product_id":"technical-manual-and-dictionary-of-classical-ballet-paperback","title":"Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGail Grant\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Miss Grant has made more information available in one book than we have ever had before. Teacher's organizations would do well to consider the use of Miss Grant's \u003ci\u003eTechnical Manual\u003c\/i\u003e as an official textbook.\" -- \u003ci\u003eDance Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeacher recommended, Gail Grant's \u003ci\u003eTechnical Manual\u003c\/i\u003e has long been one of the most popular and effective ballet reference guides. Completely revised and updated, this third edition is virtually a new work and should be owned by every student, dance teacher, choreographer, and ballet enthusiast -- even those who purchased the second edition. Extensive revision, expansion, and the inclusion of more than 300 new terms have added immeasurably to the value of this concise, definitive manual.\u003cbr\u003eMoving from \"abstract ballet\" and \"adage, adagio\" to \"working leg\" and \"wrapped position,\" the book fully describes and defines over 1,100 ballet steps (\u003ci\u003esaul de chat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ejeté enveloppé\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003efailli\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eentrechat six\u003c\/i\u003e, etc.), movements and poses (\u003ci\u003earabesque\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eépaulement\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eattitude\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003een arrière\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eretiré\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eà terre\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003edégagé\u003c\/i\u003e, etc.), and other expressions and concepts. For each, first a phonetic transcription is provided, then a literal translation, and finally an explanation of how the step is performed, the pose captured, or the movement executed, of how the concept fits in with actual ballet dancing, or of the purpose or function of the idea. A pronunciation guide, cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions that vary from the Russian to the French or Italian schools, and a bibliography are all invaluable aids.\u003cbr\u003eBut the most important supplement is the 15-page pictorial section, drawn by the author, who is both a successful ballet teacher and dancer. Keyed to the dictionary (and vice-versa), these diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many of the more common ballet steps and movements. This essential and easy reference is a must for every teacher, aspiring dancer, and ballet class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 8.58 x 5.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 1967\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756124373280,"sku":"9780486218434","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/30f37fe61932820b81df46e2dababdbc.webp?v=1780074890","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/technical-manual-and-dictionary-of-classical-ballet-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}