Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover Books on Dance)

Author: Grant, GailBrand: Dover PublicationsEdition: SubsequentFeatures: Includes BioPortal Study AccessBinding: PaperbackFormat: IllustratedNumber Of Pages: 176Release Date: 01-06-1967Part Number: illustrationsDetails: "Miss Grant has made more information available in one book than we have ever had before. Teacher's organizations would do well to consider the use of Miss Grant's Technical Manual as an official textbook." — Dance Magazine Teacher recommended, Gail Grant's Technical Manual has long been one of the most popular and effective ballet reference guides. Completely revised and updated, this third edition is virtually a new work and should be owned by every student, dance teacher, choreographer, and ballet enthusiast — even those who purchased the second edition. Extensive revision, expansion, and the inclusion of more than 300 new terms have added immeasurably to the value of this concise, definitive manual. Moving from "abstract ballet" and "adage, adagio" to "working leg"