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xvii, 252 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of ballet As much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad-in Russia, Italy, and France. In Celestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively, poetic, and uniquely accessible introduction to the world...
4) Giselle
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1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Filmed live at the world-famous Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, the Russian influence has enriched the deep, pathetic dilemma of a country girl forced to destroy the man she loves.
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359 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives and achievements of dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell. Meet composers and choreographers, from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to Matthew Bourne. From its origins at court and the...
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xiv, 370 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
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"This engaging book is a welcome guide to the most successful and loved ballets seen on the stage today. Dance writer and critic Zoe Anderson focuses on 140 ballets, a core international repertory that encompasses works from the ethereal world of romantic ballet to the edgy, muscular works of modern choreographers. She provides a wealth of facts and insights, including information familiar only to dance world insiders, and considers such recent works...
10) Ballet 422
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1 videodisc (approximately 75 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When 25-year-old NYCB dancer Justin Peck begins to emerge as a promising young choreographer, he is commissioned to create a new ballet for the Company's 2013 Winter Season. With unprecedented access to an elite world, the film follows Peck as he collaborates with musicians, lighting designers, costume designers and his fellow dancers to create Paz de la Jolla, NYCB's 422nd new ballet.
13) Romeo and Juliet
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1 videodisc (108 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A performance of Grigorovich's Romeo and Juliet by the Bolshoi Ballet on the bicentennial anniversary of the Bolshoi Theatre.
16) Ballet
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Series
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32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
18) Bea at ballet
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Bea and her friends have fun attending a toddler ballet class"--
19) I am a dancer
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1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
One of the greatest ballet dancers of his generation, Rudolph Nureyev is at the height of his powers in this intimate 1972 documentary portrait, which offers an unprecedented look at the training and dedication behind his electrifying art. Providing a unique glimpse into Nureyev's personality, preparation, and techniques, it includes excerpts from his performances in the classical ballets La Sylphide with Carla Fracci and Sleeping Beauty with Lynn...
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1 videodisc (40 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Want to learn the difference between a tutu and a plie? This instructional video is a guide to ballet basics, taking the beginning dance student through the principal techniques and vocabulary of classical ballet, with the emphasis on posture, placement, and movement potential.
An introduction to ballet dancing for the beginner student.
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