{"product_id":"beginning-ballet-paperback-softback-9781450402491","title":"Beginning Ballet (Paperback \/ softback) 9781450402491","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBeginning Ballet\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGayle Kassing (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781450402491\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 August 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e176 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 1.3 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“What is most welcome about \u003c\/i\u003eBeginning Ballet \u003ci\u003eis the multidisciplines represented-dance medicine and science, dance education, and dance history. This, combined with the preparation-for-class information (foot care, dance gear, selecting and fitting shoes, mental preparation) and technique instruction (positions of the arms and feet, barre and center combinations, center barre, port de bras, adagio and allegro), makes it a valuable text for students.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGigi Berardi-- \u003c\/b\u003eMidwest Book Review \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Ballet With HKPropel Access \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces students to the study of ballet as a performing art and provides instructional support in learning foundational ballet technique. It is ideal for students enrolled in a beginning ballet class at the college, university, or high school level. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The book features more than 80 photos and concise descriptions covering basic foot and arm positions, barre exercises, and centre combinations. \u003ci\u003eBeginning Ballet \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces students to the structure of a ballet class, including expectations, etiquette, and attire. Students also learn how to prepare for class, maintain proper nutrition and hydration, and avoid injury.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This text outlines the unique history of ballet from its beginnings in the Renaissance to the 21st century and discusses the styles, aesthetics, artists, and significant works that have shaped ballet as a performing art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In addition, related online learning tools present more than 70 instructional video clips and 50 photos to help students learn and practice ballet. It also includes audio clips of ballet terms with pronunciation in French, assignments, and an interactive quiz covering ballet vocabulary, definitions, and translation to and from the French language. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ballet class provides the foundation for learning the dance form, and \u003ci\u003eBeginning Ballet \u003c\/i\u003esupports that learning through visual, verbal, and interactive instructional tools. \u003ci\u003eBeginning Ballet\u003c\/i\u003e text and online tools help bring the grace, artistry, and mental and physical benefits of ballet to students. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeginning Ballet \u003c\/i\u003eis a part of \u003cb\u003eHuman Kinetics’ Interactive Dance Series\u003c\/b\u003e. The series includes resources for ballet, modern, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and hip-hop dance that support introductory dance technique courses taught through dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Each student-friendly text has related online learning tools including video clips of dance instruction, assignments, and activities. The Interactive Dance Series offers students a collection of guides to learning, performing, and viewing dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with this ebook. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction to Ballet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Benefits of Studying Ballet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ballet in Academic Settings \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ballet in Community Settings \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Basics of Ballet Class \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Expectations and Etiquette for Students \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Structure of Ballet Class \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Challenges of Learning and Performing Ballet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Preparing for Class \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Dressing for Class \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Foot Care and Personal Hygiene \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Carrying Dance Gear \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Selecting and Fitting Ballet Slippers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Preparing Yourself Mentally and Physically \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Safety and Health \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Studio Safety \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Personal Safety \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Basic Anatomy and Kinesiology \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Preventing and Treating Common Dance Injuries \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Understanding Dance Fitness \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Learning and Performing Ballet Technique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Languages of Ballet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Learning Ballet Movements \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Learning Ballet Technique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Understanding Musicality \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Understanding Artistry \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Applying Aesthetic Principles to Ballet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Preparing for Class Performance Testing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Basics of Ballet Technique \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Positions of the Feet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Positions of the Arms and Port de Bras \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Movement Principles for Ballet Directions of the Body \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Directions of the Feet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Types of Barre Combinations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Types of Center Combinations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e At the Barre \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Standing at the Barre \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Pre-Barre Exercises \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Barre Exercises \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e In the Center \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Rules and Protocols \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Center Barre \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Port de Bras \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Adagio \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Introduction and Transition Steps \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allegro \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e RÉvÉrence \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e History of Ballet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Beginnings of Ballet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ballet Moves From the Court to the Theater \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A Century of Contrast: Romanticism to Classicism \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ballet in the United States Before 1900 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ballet in the Twentieth Century \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e International Perspectives in the Twentieth Century \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Viewing Ballet Performances \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Distinguishing Types and Styles of Ballet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52744059224344,"sku":"9781450402491","price":29.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/beginning-ballet-paperback-softback-9781450402491","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}