Now on DVD! The essential video
dictionary of all classical ballet
movements performed by some of the
greatest names in American Ballet.
Teachers and students alike find the
Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet the
most innovative and dynamic tool ever
developed for learning and studying the
movements of ballet. 4 1/2 hours on two
DVDs, this set includes over 800
variations in Russian, French, and
Cecchetti styles. Many of the movements
are shown in slow motion with multiple
camera angles and voice-over narrative
description. This engaging program
demonstrates the complete language of
ballet:Positions and Directions • Barre
• Linking Steps • Center Practice •
Pirouettes • Adage • Allegro • Batterie
• Pointe • Musical Enchainements. For
easy reference, a printed index of all
the movements and variations performed
is included. This comprehensive guide is
demonstrated by four of the most
outstanding figures in American Ballet:
• Kevin McKenzie (Artistic Director of
American Ballet Theatre, former
principal dancer, ABT) • Georgina
Parkinson (Ballet Mistress of ABT;
former principal dancer, Royal Ballet) •
Merrill Ashley (former principal dancer,
New York City Ballet) • Denise Jackson
(former principal dancer, Joffrey
Ballet)
Customer
Reviews
- Teaneck, NJ
This is an excellent reference work
for the ballet student or professional.
It is useful for beginners as well as
professional dancers. Thank goodness it
has come out on dvd. It was very
difficult to use on vhs but now it is
quite easy and useful. The steps and
positions are demonstrated by famous
first rate dancers. It is fantastically
complete, but keep in mind that ballet
terminology is not set in stone and is
not always keeping up with modern
inovations in ballet(yes, even
"classical" ballet is evolving). After a
while in this business you realize that
a complete standard terminology is not
going to happen. What we have here is
everthing that you should ever need in
the way of terminology and after
learning most of what is shown in this
dvd, you might figure out how to express
something not covered here.
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