Synopses & Reviews
Few dancers are more qualified to advise on partnering than Anton Dolin, whose performances with Alicia Markova achieved legendary status. His book has, in turn, become a classic of ballet literature—an essential guide for dancers and teachers, and an eye-opening trip behind the scenes for balletomanes. Its practical advice for both ballerinas and partners begins with such basics as standing, walking, and taking bows, and it fully covers such topics as bearing and attitude, lifting without visible strain, and proper positioning of the hands. In addition, complete exercises introduce the pas de deux, including step-by-step presentations on adagios from the classical repertory, including
Swan Lake, Giselle, and
The Nutcracker. 29 black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis
This classic of ballet literature explores an essential but often overlooked element of the dance--the gallant partnering that enables ballerinas to execute their graceful maneuvers. An influential force in twentieth-century ballet, the author was a soloist in Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and active in the formation of several companies, including the American Ballet Theater. His practical advice covers such basics as how to stand and walk, appropriate exercises, and step-by-step examinations of important adagios from
Swan Lake, Giselle, and
The Nutcracker.Synopsis
Essential guide for dancers and teachers, and an eye-opening trip behind the scenes for balletomanes. Its practical advice for both ballerinas and partners begins with such basics as standing, walking, and taking bows, and it fully covers such topics as bearing and attitude, and lifting without visible strain. 29 black-and-white illustrations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Art of Partnering
The Classic Adagio
The Swan Lake Adagios
The Giselle and Albrecht Adagio
Emotion
The Nutcracker Adagio
Peroration