Ballet Basics

by Sandra Noll Hammond

Written for the adult beginner, Ballet Basics provides a comprehensive introduction to ballet technique. It provides exercise sequences complete with step-by-step illustrations. The book also includes information on conditioning and injury prevention.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

195 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Emily]

I think lots of things have changed since this book was written, but it was a good overview of many ballet terms and positions.

[Annette]

this book has a good introduction to the basic steps in ballet, although the descriptions and drawings are a bit confusing if you don't already know what the steps look like.

[Alli]

Not the most well written book in the world. It does however, fulfill its purpose, which is to accurately explain ballet technique and terminology.

[Katie]

college dance.

[Curlysue]

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[Laura Ann Tull]

2007 I took a ballet class at SMC. I got an A but with bad knees I think my teacher was lenient. Well she graded me on knowledge and effort. I'm giving this book to my local library.