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Original Essays | May 3, 2013

Emily St. John Mandel: IMG The Festivals

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When it happens, it feels like winning the lottery. An email arrives out of the blue, from one of my publishers or a festival director or a member... Continue »
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This redesigned, updated, and expanded version of Fourth Steps in Ballet: On Your Toes! presents a simple exposition of beginner–low intermediate pointe work while inspiring students toward higher achievement. Serving as a reference for ballerinas, it includes illustrations and concise explanations of the steps and techniques that comprise the foundation of dancing on pointe, the ultimate in technical achievement. Information for further study leading up to preparation for competition, a history of the USA International Ballet Competition, and interviews with competition winners who have gone on to professional careers are provided. Also included are basics on the care of the feet and selecting and preparing slippers.

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About the Author

Thalia Mara taught ballet for more than 50 years and was the founder of the USA International Ballet Competition. She is the author of Steps in Ballet. Janice Barringer is a columnist for Dancer and Pointe magazines and is the coauthor of The Pointe Book. She lives in New York City.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780871272676
Author:
Mara, Thalia
Publisher:
Princeton Book Company Publishers
Author:
Barringer, Janice
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Dance - Classical
Subject:
Ballet dancing
Subject:
Dance - Classical & Ballet
Subject:
DRAMA / General
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20050631
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
7.00 x 9.00 in 0.61 lb
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