Ballet: Beyond the Basics

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 <i>Ballet: Beyond the Basics</i> a proven, indispensible guide. The rich historical tradition of ballet is foundational to Hammond's approach to helping intermediate ballet students those who are familiar with basic ballet terminology, understand correct body placement, and can easily perform elementary techniques expand their technical development and artistic growth. Although written to encourage students and teachers who deal with the most challenging phase of ballet training, experienced dancers seeking to refresh their knowledge and enhance their level of achievement can benefit from Hammond's reliable, timeless advice.<p> Table of Contents:<p> <b>1. Getting Ready</b> Studio/Stage Directions / Variety of Interpretation / Positions of the Arms / Descriptive Terms / The Four E's: Equilibrium, Extension, Elevation, Endurance / The Good Class / Survival <b>2. Barre Exercises</b> Warm-Up Sequence before <i>Plies</i> / Preparation and Finish / Additional Barre Exercises / More <i>Battements</i> / More <i>Ronds de Jambe</i> / More <i>Developpes</i> / More <i>Corps et Bras</i> Exercises / Putting It All Together <b>3. Center Exercises</b> Traveling Exercises Using <i>Epaulement</i> / Turning Exercises / Diagonal Exercises / <i>Corps et Bras</i> Combinations / Additional <i>Arabesques</i> and <i>Attitudes</i> / Poses <i>en Attitude</i> / Additional <i>Adagio</i> Exercises / Some <i>Fouettes</i> / Turns <b>4. Allegro</b> Preparatory Exercises / Connecting and/or Preparatory Steps / Small <i>Allegro</i> Steps / Medium-Size <i>Allegro</i> Steps / More Medium-Size Steps / Large <i>Allegro</i> Steps / Turning Steps / Steps of Elevation That Also Turn / Steps of Elevation That Always Turn / Steps with Beats / <i>Brises</i> / <i>Cabrioles</i> <b>5. Elements of Artistry</b> 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 / Using the Eyes <b>6. Learning from History</b> A New Look at an Old Barre / Center Exercises from the Past / <i>Allegro</i> from the Past Epilogue