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Teaching Classical Ballet » (First)

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Authors: John White Jr.
ISBN-13: 9780813013947, ISBN-10: 0813013941
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Date Published: May 1996
Edition: First

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Author Biography: John White Jr.

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Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
Preface
Introduction
Pt. 1The Art of Teaching1
Ch. 1The Master-Teacher3
Ch. 2Inspiration and Motivation15
Ch. 3Recognizing Talent19
Ch. 4The Performer's Mission27
Ch. 5The Pursuit of Excellence31
Pt. 2The Science of Teaching41
Ch. 6The Dance Studio43
Ch. 7Guidance53
Ch. 8The Lesson77
Ch. 9Related Dance Forms117
Ch. 10The Recital: To Be or Not To Be?125
Ch. 11Warming Up and Stretching129
Ch. 12Belonging and Contributing137
Appendix A: Vaganova Syllabus Epaulement and Direction Diagram143
Appendix B: An Advanced Lesson Outline144
Appendix C: Bits and Pieces171
Appendix D: Organization of Former Soviet Ballet Schools177
Bibliography179
Index180

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