Ballet: Beyond the Basics

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The clear writing style, vivid analogies, and illustrations that show movement come alive are among many features that make Ballet: Beyond the Basics a proven, indispensible guide. The rich historical tradition of ballet is foundational to Hammond’s approach to helping intermediate ballet students those who find themselves conversant in basic ballet terminology, keep in mind correct body placement, and can easily perform elementary techniques expand their technical development and artistic growth. Even if written to encourage students and teachers who care for the most challenging phase of ballet training, experienced dancers searching for to refresh their knowledge and reinforce their level of achievement can get pleasure from Hammond’s reliable, timeless advice.

Table of Contents:

1. Getting Ready Studio/Stage Directions / Variety of Interpretation / Positions of the Arms / Descriptive Terms / The Four E’s: Equilibrium, Extension, Elevation, Endurance / The Good Class / Survival 2. Barre Exercises Warm-Up Sequence before Plies / Preparation and Finish / Additional Barre Exercises / More Battements / More Ronds de Jambe / More Developpes / More Corps et Bras Exercises / Putting It All Together 3. Center Exercises Traveling Exercises The use of Epaulement / Turning Exercises / Diagonal Exercises / Corps et Bras Combinations / Additional Arabesques and Attitudes / Poses en Attitude / Additional Adagio Exercises / Some Fouettes / Turns 4. Allegro Preparatory Exercises / Connecting and/or Preparatory Steps / Small Allegro Steps / Medium-Size Allegro Steps / More Medium-Size Steps / Large Allegro Steps / Turning Steps / Steps of Elevation That Also Turn / Steps of Elevation That At all times Turn / Steps with Beats / Brises / Cabrioles 5. Elements of Artistry Attributes of Movements / Rhythm / Shape / Space / Dynamics / Finding the Push/Sustaining the Image / Movement Economy / Embellishment of Movement / Three-Dimensional Image / Neglected Basics / Dancing on Point / Elementary Exercises / The use of the Eyes 6. Learning from History A New Look at an Old Barre / Center Exercises from the Past / Allegro from the Past Epilogue

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