Pas De Deux: The Art of Partnering

by Anton Dolin

This classic of ballet literature explores an essential but often overlooked element of the dance--the gallant partnering that enables ballerinas to execute their graceful maneuvers. An influential force in twentieth-century ballet, the author was a soloist in Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and active in the formation of several companies, including the American Ballet Theater. His practical advice covers such basics as how to stand and walk, appropriate exercises, and step-by-step examinations of important adagios from Swan Lake, Giselle, and The Nutcracker.

61 pages, Paperback

First published January 26, 1969