Clearly worded, abundantly illustrated little guide defines basic ballet-related terms: arabesque, battement, pas de chat, relevé, sissonne, many others. Pronunciation guide included. Excellent primer.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet by Gail Grant From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions also included.
The Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet: Theory and Technique by Cyril W. Beaumont, Stanislas Idzikowski A complete beginning course in classical ballet, this volume is based on the teachings of the celebrated instructor, Enrico Cecchetti. Features a numbered series of instructions for each exercise, plus 109 detailed illustrations.
Glitter Tattoos Ballerinas by Darcy May Love ballet? Show the world your enthusiasm with these 4 colorful tattoos of willowy dancers in classic ballet poses, each dusted with glitter for an extra-special sparkle.
How to Draw Ballet Pictures by Barbara Soloff Levy Aspiring artists can learn to capture the grace of a ballerina with this step-by-step drawing guide. It's easy to create 30 different pictures: dancers lacing ballet shoes, working at the barre, executing arabesques and pirouettes, and more. Includes blank practice pages.
Ballet Class Coloring Book by John Green, Caroline Denzler Forty-two clear, accurate drawings (all in proper sequence) depict everything that goes on in a beginner's class, from lacing up the ballet shoe to executing the perfect arabesque.
Ballet Dancers Stained Glass Coloring Book by Darcy May The drama, elegance, and beauty of classical ballet are captured in this collection of 16 performance scenarios, including vignettes from Swan Lake and other ballets.
Ballet Princesses Paper Doll by Tom Tierney Combine the fun of pretending you're a princess and a famous ballet dancer with 1 doll and 8 gorgeous costumes. Outfits from The Nutcracker, The Firebird, Sleeping Beauty, and five other classics.
Ballet Stained Glass Coloring Book by Marty Noble Color 8 charming scenes of boys and girls executing basic positions of classical ballet and place near light for dazzling effects.
Ballet Stars of the Romantic Era Paper Dolls in Full Color by Tom Tierney Eight famous dancers — Marie Taglioni, Carlotta Grisi, Fanny Elssler and Lola Montez among them — depicted as beautifully costumed paper dolls, each with 3 additional costumes from their most famous roles.
Ballet Stickers by Barbara Steadman For young ballet fans, 23 enchanting peel-and-apply images of dainty duos in tutus, soloists en pointe, and other enchanting little performers.
Basic Principles of Classical Ballet by Agrippina Vaganova Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many steps and movements. 118 illustrations.
Color Your Own Bakst Ballet Designs by Marty Noble Thirty inspired designs for The Firebird, Cléopâtre, and Schéhérazade. Budding artists can follow the original color schemes shown on the covers, or select hues from their own palettes. Identifying captions.
Favorite Ballets Coloring Book by Brenda Sneathen Mattox Twenty-nine scenes from such popular ballets as Swan Lake, Petrouchka, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Cinderella, Coppelia, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Firebird. Informative captions.
Fifty Ballet Masterworks: From the 16th to the 20th Century by Lincoln Kirstein Profusely illustrated vision of ballet as movement, art, theatrical spectacle, and history. Penetrating discussions of 50 seminal works, from the 16th to the 20th century. 474 illustrations.
Nutcracker Ballet Coloring Book by Brenda Sneathen Mattox Thirty beguiling illustrations tell the delightful story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker, with scenes depicting Christmas Eve at Clara's house, the dancing Sugar Plum Fairy, and more.
Nutcracker Ballet Paper Doll by Tom Tierney Eight full-color costumes for characters from The Nutcracker will delight both paper doll collectors and balletomanes. Includes the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King, Columbine, and more.
Six Degas Ballet Dancers Cards by Edgar Degas Six masterly studies by great French painter, painstakingly reproduced in postcard form: The Dance Examination, The Dance Class, Dancer in a Rose Dress, The Rehearsal, 2 more. Captions.
