Containing complete syllabi for each of the first three years of beginning ballet instruction, this book is perfect for helping dancers transition into becoming

Photographs, captions, callouts, and text provide an interactive introduction to ballet, covering stretching, the five basic positions, and more complicated mov

KIRKUS REVIEWS excerpted for book /website Discover or rediscover the essentials of good ballet technique in this comprehensive, accessible book. Ballet has a r

"Every commercial ballet teacher should have a copy. . . . offers solid self-evaluation to every teacher--it separates 'the mice and the Nutcracker'!"--Richard

Beginning Ballet introduces students to ballet through participation and appreciation as an academic study. This resource details etiquette, class expectations,