false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165874980m/9141.jpg 9141 1 <B><CENTER>A New Classic for Today's Dancer</CENTER></B><P><I>The Ballet Companion</I> 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:<P><UL TYPE=DISC><P> <LI>Practical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette<P> <LI>Explanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems<P> <LI>An illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor<P> <LI>Guidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates<P> <LI>Descriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms<P></UL><P>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.<P>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.<P> 12019 4 10 2005 The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet total:37|5:16|4:14|3:6|2:1|1:0| 37 156 57 6 0 0 false false Wed Nov 04 16:38:53 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 04 16:39:33 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sat Mar 10 11:37:52 -0800 2007 Sun Mar 11 00:47:32 -0800 2007 more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Aug 20 02:58:34 -0700 2008 Wed Aug 20 03:00:45 -0700 2008 ;)]]> 5 0 false false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Tue Jan 08 16:15:19 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 13 10:57:29 -0800 2009 2 0 false false Fri May 23 23:18:05 -0700 2008 Fri May 23 23:18:34 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Fri May 02 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Jan 25 22:35:34 -0800 2008 Fri May 02 11:52:29 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Mon Nov 16 06:54:58 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 16 06:54:58 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Thu Oct 22 16:26:47 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 22 16:26:47 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Fri Oct 16 14:59:53 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 16 14:59:53 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sun Sep 27 00:03:38 -0700 2009 Sun Sep 27 00:03:38 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Sep 21 12:21:27 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 21 12:21:27 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Tue Sep 15 18:39:25 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 15 18:39:40 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Thu Aug 20 21:42:31 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 20 21:42:31 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Aug 09 06:23:38 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 09 06:23:38 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Jul 25 13:25:27 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 25 13:25:27 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed Jul 08 11:17:06 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 08 12:43:43 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed Jul 01 12:42:06 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 01 12:42:06 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Tue Jun 16 13:12:11 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 16 13:12:11 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed Apr 08 11:02:30 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 08 11:02:30 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Mon Mar 30 12:43:13 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 16:31:58 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=9141