{"product_id":"the-ballet-companion-ballet-companion-hardcover","title":"The Ballet Companion: Ballet Companion - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEliza Gaynor Minden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New Classic for Today's Dancer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Ballet Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs, including: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Along the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette. \u003cbr\u003e Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEliza Gaynor Minden is the President of Gaynor Minden, the dancewear company. She is known as the \"new face of dancewear\" for her commitment--spread through her company's ad campaign--to helping dancers stay healthy and respect their bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.16 x 9.68 x 7.68 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 October 11, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757187891488,"sku":"9780743264075","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/00e132ca00ffdd569bf243f455428991.webp?v=1780096072","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-ballet-companion-ballet-companion-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}