Classical ballet from a 2nd generation Cecchetti dancer with over 40 years teaching experience, for ages 6 and older in preballet, beginning, intermediate and advanced levels with hundreds of... More > combinations, including a separate section of pointe work. The advanced level is also a resource for dancers to draw from for daily class, warm-up before performance or choreography. 100 pages.< Less
Classical ballet from a 2nd generation Cecchetti dancer and dance specialist for ages 6 and older in preballet, beginning, intermediate and advanced levels with hundreds of combinations, including a... More > separate section of pointe work. The advanced level is also a resource for dancers to draw on for daily class, warm-up before performance and choreography. The author also wrote the texts for the Rhythmic Movement Dance Series, part of the Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) of the United States Department of Education. Click on preview to see complete table of contents. 100 pages.< Less
Classical ballet from a 2nd generation Cecchetti dancer and dance specialist for ages 6 and older in preballet, beginning, intermediate and advanced levels with hundreds of combinations, including a... More > separate section of pointe work. The advanced level is also a resource for dancers to draw on for daily class, warm-up before performance and choreography. The author also wrote the texts for the Rhythmic Movement Dance Series, part of the Gateway to Educational Materials (GEM) of the United States Department of Education. Click on preview to see complete table of contents. 100 pages.< Less
Author Tamara Stanwood has compiled over 200 combinations for ballet barre, center, and pointe classes that will offer assistance to new and seasoned dance teachers alike. Gleaned from over 25 years... More > of ballet training and teaching, these combinations will add variety to your ballet and pointe classes. Most exercises are suitable for intermediate through advanced students.
Tamara holds an MFA degree in Dance from the University of Arizona and has danced professionally in Arizona and the Midwest. She studied ballet at Butler University and Indiana University where she completed her undergraduate degree in Ballet Performance.
"This is by far one of the most understandable ballet combination books to date. The exercises are advanced, articulate, lovely to dance and easy to read. It jump started my creativity and gave me fresh ideas for class. This is a go to (or it could be a must have) book for all ballet teachers." Molly Faulkner, Ph.D.< Less
Author Tamara Stanwood has compiled over 200 combinations for ballet barre, center, and pointe classes that will offer assistance to new and seasoned dance teachers alike. Gleaned from over 25 years... More > of ballet training and teaching, these combinations will add variety to your ballet and pointe classes. Most exercises are suitable for intermediate through advanced students.
Tamara holds an MFA degree in Dance from the University of Arizona and has danced professionally in Arizona and the Midwest. She studied ballet at Butler University and Indiana University where she completed her undergraduate degree in Ballet Performance.
"This is by far one of the most understandable ballet combination books to date. The exercises are advanced, articulate, lovely to dance and easy to read. It jump started my creativity and gave me fresh ideas for class. This is a go to (or it could be a must have) book for all ballet teachers." Molly Faulkner, Ph.D.< Less
This book contains tips and tricks for teaching different levels of classical ballet, as well as numerous examples of exercises and combinations that can be used in class.
This book contains tips and tricks for teaching different levels of classical ballet, as well as numerous examples of exercises and combinations that can be used in class.
En Pointe is a one-of-a-kind resource for dancers, students and everyone interested in the practice of pointe work. It is the first book on the subject of pointe technique to feature a thorough,... More > step-by-step guide to pointe shoe fitting that addresses specific, structural differences of the feet, which often are overlooked in other resources on the subject, in addition to an extensive, illustrated section on strengthening exercises to prepare new students for pointe work and to strengthen specific areas of weakness in dancers currently on pointe; as well as detailed information on pointe shoe care and alteration to suit every type of foot. Written by Ballet Master Matthew Skylar Jetton, En Pointe features conversations on practical pointe technique drawn from the experiences of his professional dance career and as an instructor of intermediate and advanced pointe work and competitive ballet. Featuring over 25 pictures and step-by-step instructions, this is truly an essential resource for every ballet dancer.< Less
Unity was born in 1913 on a sugar farm in Zululand (South Africa) and later brought up in a large English country house. Unity will prove to be headstrong and well in advance of her time; a person... More > who loves life and will pursue what she wants. She wants to have adventures,to dance and travel the world.
At the age or 18 Unity is a jockey in south Africa and her life is changed when she wins a tote double at the races.This enables her to go to London to study dancing.Within 2 years she is dancing with the Russians and some of the best ballet companies of the time.
Unity is a great 'raconteuse' who has written her autobiography giving us a tour through her varied and colourful life. There is a lot of interesting information,romances,adventures and exciting action throughout the book.< Less
