Ballet Books

This book is a classic guide to aesthetic dancing, with detailed descriptions of dance techniques and choreography, as well as practical advice for aspiring dancers. It includes illustrations and diagrams demonstrating dance positions and movements. This...

Pétrouchka is a ballet and musical composition by Igor Stravinsky, with set designs by Alexandre Benois and choreography by Michel Fokine. First performed in Paris in 1911, it tells the story of a puppet who comes to life and struggles to find his place...

Challenging and unsettling their predecessors, modern choreographers such as Matthew Bourne, Mark Morris and Masaki Iwana have courted controversy and notoriety by reimagining the most canonical of Classical and Romantic ballets. In this book, Vida L...

Classical ballet from a 2nd generation Cecchetti dancer and dance specialist for ages 6 and older in pre-ballet, beginning, intermediate and advanced levels with hundreds of combinations, including a separate section of pointe work. The advanced level is...

Every so often there occurs a revolution in one or more of the arts that proves to be not only an exciting occurrence at the time but also makes a lasting contribution to the future of art in general. The Italian Renaissance and the rise of Romanticism...

I was first drawn to ballet around 8 years ago and never imagined that it would evolve from just another hobby to something that would serve as a tool of self expression. Last year, when the lockdown struck, I was left feeling listless because I...

After a distinguished career as a dancer, Nicolai Serrebrenikov became one of the leading teachers at the Vaganova Choreographic School in St. Petersburg. In this major work on pas de deux, the students and teachers are taken step by step through the...

A richly illustrated book on the classical Indian dance form of Kuchipudi, one of the most popular art forms of Andhra Pradesh. Authored by Jaya Sena Pathi, a noted Kuchipudi dancer, this book presents the history, evolution, and techniques of Kuchipudi...

A classic French ballet composed by Léo Delibes, inspired by the myth of the nymph Sylvia and the goddess Diana. The ballet premiered at the Paris Opera in 1876 and remains a staple of the classical ballet repertoire to this day, known for its intricate...

Discover one of the world's most beloved ballets with Crafterina's Nuctracker Coloring and Craft Book. Included in the book is a synopsis of the ballet, coloring & activity pages, paper crafts, and so much more!

This lavishly illustrated book showcases the leading stars of the opera and ballet world in the early 19th century. The book includes rare engravings and lithographs of famous performers such as Marie Taglioni, Fanny Elssler, and Giuseppe Grisi, as well...

WORK IS IN FRENCHThis book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in the framework of a partnership with the National Library of France, providing the opportunity to...

“A lucid and interesting history” of ballet—from sixteenth-century French Royalty to contemporary masters—“that reads like a novel” (Kirkus Reviews).In this engaging history of dance, readers are introduced to the...

Like many artists of his generation, George Barbier was fascinated by the work of the dancer Tamara Karsavina, and in this book Barbier pays homage to the great dancer in the form of twelve fantastical designs which convey the impressionKarsavina...

This classic book is the definitive work on one of ballet's greatest and most popular works, Swan Lake.The book is in two parts. The first describes the evolution of Swan Lake from its initial conception to its first realisation by the Austrian...

This new collection of essays and interviews assembles research on teaching methods, choreographic processes, and archival material that challenges systemic exclusions and provides practitioners with accessible steps to creating more equitable teaching...

Marco Spada est un ballet en quatre actes qui a été créé à l'Opéra de Paris en 1857. Joseph Mazilier en est le chorégraphe et la musique est de Daniel-François-Esprit Auber. Ce livre est une partition complète du ballet, avec des annotations et des...

Join us on a captivating journey into the rhythmic realm where classical grace meets urban flair; a world where tradition and innovation harmonize to create the groundbreaking dance phenomenon known as Hiplet. "Hiplet: Bridging the Rhythms of Ballet and...

Sport icon Will Hamilton, known in the world of baseball and society pages as The Hammer, watched as prima ballerina Linda Lewis twirled unbelievably fast on pointed toes. Generally, classical ballet was not his thing, but as the spotlights followed her...

Newly edited and engraved study score for the original 1877 version of Tchaikovsky's first ballet masterpiece. Includes Preface, Synopsis, and Cast of Characters. This is the complete orchestral score, not a piano reduction, based upon the composer's...

Gregorio Lambranzi was an Italian dancing master, working in Venice in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His New and Curious School of Theatrical Dancing, originally published in two parts in Nuremberg in 1716, gives details of more than one...

Questo libro è una raccolta di spartiti e note sul celebre balletto del coreografo e danzatore italiano Salvatore Viganò, creato nel 1813. Il balletto racconta il mito di Prometeo e fu un grande successo all'epoca della sua prima rappresentazione...

A lavishly illustrated chronicle of the world-renowned Sadler's Wells Ballet company, tracing its evolution from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of artistic excellence and innovation, and featuring profiles of its most celebrated dancers and...

"Every commercial ballet teacher should have a copy. . . . offers solid self-evaluation to every teacher--it separates 'the mice and the Nutcracker'!"--Richard J. Sias, dancer, choreographer, and associate professor of ballet, Florida State...

Through discussion of a dazzling array of artists in India and the diaspora, this book delineates a new language of dance on the global stage. Myriad movement vocabularies intersect the dancers' creative landscape, while cutting-edge creative...

A renewed interest in nature, the ancient Greeks, and the freedom of the body was to transform dance and physical culture in the early twentieth century. The book discusses the creative individuals and developments in science and other art forms that...

Michel-Dimitri Calvocoressi, born in 1877, was a French multilingual musician, musicologist, writer and critic, who flourished in Paris during the first 15 years of the twentieth century, later moving to England, where he worked as a cryptographer during...

Rochelle Zide-Booth joined the fabled Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo on her 16th birthday and quickly rose to the rank of Soloist. A New York season with Jerome Robbins' Ballets: USA and four years as Principal Dancer of The Joffrey Ballet followed, where...

Dans ce livre, découvrez l'histoire de La Dansomanie, un ballet-pantomime en deux actes de Pierre Gabriel Gardel. Cette pièce raconte l'histoire de la danse et de la musique, avec des scènes de ballet et de pantomime. Une lecture agréable et...

The literature on Balanchine is vast, but it is primarily biographical. Balanchine Variations is the first book to concentrate on the ballets themselves, providing critical analysis and detailed descriptions of what the dancers actually do.  ...

Do countries benefit from their Membership in the WTO? This book addresses this question and examines the role of the WTO in the process of economic development of emerging markets and other developing countries.

Founder of the Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO) and the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts, Joan Myers Brown's personal and professional histories reflect both the hardships and the accomplishments of African Americans in the artistic and social...

This charming and whimsical one-act ballet is brought to life with elegance in this edition. It combines the styles of the great painters of the time (such as Watteau) with the stunning choreography by Marius Petipa.This work has been selected by...

Abhinaya Darpanamu is a treatise on Indian classical dance, written in Telugu by Nandikeswara in the 4th century AD. It is a fundamental text for students of Bharatanatyam and other South Indian dance forms, covering topics such as facial expressions,...

Dans ces lettres, Noverre, un danseur et un chorégraphe célèbre du XVIIIe siècle, explore les arts chorégraphiques à travers son expérience personnelle. Il discute de l'histoire de la danse, de la philosophie de la chorégraphie et de l'expression...

This guide to theater and ballet technique by legendary Danish choreographer August Bournonville offers invaluable insights into the art of dance. With detailed explanations of steps and instructions for various exercises, this work is essential for...

One of the most beloved ballets of the 20th century, Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé tells the story of two young lovers in ancient Greece, as they navigate the challenges of jealousy, betrayal, and ultimately, reconciliation. Filled with lush orchestration and...

A detailed guide to the Indian classical dance form of Kuchipudi, including its history, technique, and repertoire. This book is a must-read for dancers, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...