Title: Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover Books on Dance) Pdf
Author: Gail Grant
Published Date: 1982
Page: 139
"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" and "wrapped position," the book fully describes and defines over 1,100 ballet steps (saul de chat, jeté enveloppé, failli, entrechat six, etc.), movements and poses (arabesque, épaulement, attitude, en arrière, retiré, à terre, dégagé, etc.), and other expressions and concepts. For each, first a phonetic transcription is provided, then a literal translation, and finally an explanation of how the step is performed, the pose captured, or the movement executed, of how the concept fits in with actual ballet dancing, or of the purpose or function of the idea. A pronunciation guide, cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions that vary from the Russian to the French or Italian schools, and a bibliography are all invaluable aids.
But the most important supplement is the 15-page pictorial section, drawn by the author, who is both a successful ballet teacher and dancer. Keyed to the dictionary (and vice-versa), these diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many of the more common ballet steps and movements. This essential and easy reference is a must for every teacher, aspiring dancer, and ballet class.
I am an adult who has loved ballet since the age of 7 I am an adult who has loved ballet since the age of 7. I think this book is great. There are pages and pages of the definitions for various positions and ballet terms then a few pages with positions drawn out. You could simply look up everything online, but I love having it in book format.Ballet terminology, excellent reference for dancers and choreographers. For a little paperback book, you get a lot of very useful reference material. Especially for dancers who are dabbling in choreography such as myself! Positions, steps, and step combinations are all listed in the proper French, dictionary style, along with other terms you'll find handy. There are also sections of good, simple diagrams which further illuminate the definitions. I've been using this little book as a reference far more often than my thick tomes rife with multiple photographs - I already know what it looks like and how to do it, just not always how to describe it properly when writing choreography or making step charts. (Also very helpful when I forget the proper name of an obscure step, sequence, or position!) As a professional dancer, I highly recommend this book for the libraries of all from students to amateurs to professionals, and of course, as I've said, anyone dabbling in choreography will find this book an invaluable resource.it was a little to complicated for me I have not been dancing for that long only 3 years (I will be on pointe this summer :) and I really wanted a book to boost my terminology so I ould be that much better. this book was all I had hoped for and all but there was only one problem. since I don't know everything this book was just a little to complicated for me. like some of the regular words that would show up were maître or maitresse de ballet or battement frappe pointe double and this was the definition for that last word, double battement struck and pointed. the working foot beats sur le cou-de-pied devant and derriere or vice versa, before being extended in the open position pointe tendue a terre. know I could understand what they were saying and all. I just couldn't go, "oh ok let me start practicing that move now." because its just a little to technical for me. so if you are a medium to beginner ballet dancer START WITH AN EAISER BOOK TO LEARN THE BASICS!!
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