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Recommendations... 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.
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| |  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.
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 Hollywood Glamor Portraits
by John Kobal
145 photos capture the stars from 1926 to 1949 — Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Hedy Lamarr, Marlene Dietrich, Robert Montgomery, Marlon Brando, Veronica Lake — 94 stars in all.
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| |  A Source Book in Theatrical History
by A. M. Nagler
An annotated collection of more than 300 unusually interesting and detailed passages includes views by observers from ancient Greece to modern times on acting, directing, make-up, costuming, props, much more.
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 Scene Design: A Guide to the Stage
by Henning Nelms
This invaluable guide for amateur and semi-professional groups, high school students, and even puppeteers offers completely practical and specific design and construction instructions for sets, scenery, stage furniture, and props.
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| |  Film-Star Portraits of the Fifties: 163 Glamor Photos
by John Kobal
The brightest stars of the 1950s live on in this wonderful, black-and-white gallery of publicity shots. Includes 114 major stars: Marlon Brando, James Dean, Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Kirk Douglas, and dozens more.
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 The Italian Comedy
by Pierre Louis Duchartre
Illustrated history of the beginnings, growth and influence of the commedia dell’ arte. Describes improvisations, staging, marks, scenarios, acting troupes, and origins.
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| |  Movie-Star Portraits of the Forties
by John Kobal
See Betty Grable, John Wayne, Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, 106 great stars in 163 fascinating photographs. Innovations in pose, angle, and composition are still major influences on modern Hollywood professionals.
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Products in Performing Arts, Drama, Film and Dance | | |  | The 7 Lively Arts
by Gilbert Seldes
Intelligent, engaging discussions of slapstick, comic strips, vaudeville, and other elements of popular culture and their relationship to such traditional art forms as opera, ballet, drama, and classical music. 28 illustrations.
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|  | ABC of Ballet
by Janet Grosser
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.
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|  | Ancient Egyptian Dances
by Irena Lexová
One of the few books in English on the topic investigates origins, nature, role of dance in ancient Egypt. 80 drawings and illustrations adapted from tomb paintings, other sources. New introduction. Bibliography.
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|  | Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill's Wild West
by Isabelle S. Sayers
Wonderful behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of Annie Oakley. More than 100 rare photographs, posters, handbills, and other memorabilia.
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|  | An Apology for the Life of Colley Cibber
by Colley Cibber, B. R. S. Fone
Actor, manager, and playwright Cibber was among the most influential people in 18th century London theater. This book chronicles the era's plays, playwrights, and actors, offering a glimpse into modern theater's beginnings.
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|  | The Art of Pantomime
by Charles Aubert
A well-illustrated analysis of pantomime's extensive variety of emotional expressions, attainable through attitude and gesture, features advice on exercises, use of theatrical accessories, writing, and staging. 196 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  | Ballerina Fairies Paper Doll
by Tom Tierney
One doll and 8 costumes for the Lilac Fairy and the Fairy of the Crystal Fountain in The Sleeping Beauty, for Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and 5 other sprites.
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|  | Ballerina Paper Doll
by Tom Tierney
Eight beautiful costumes from favorite ballets, including The Nutcracker, Firebird, Sleeping Beauty, Petrouchka, and more.
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|  | Ballerina Sticker Paper Doll
by Crystal Collins
Dress a little ballerina in 8 costumes, including The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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|  | 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.
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|  | Ballet Stars of the Romantic Era Paper Dolls
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.
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|  | Ballet Sticker Activity Book
by Barbara Steadman
Apply 16 appealing images of boys and girls practicing basic steps, working out at the barre, and more to a backdrop showing a practice hall. Great sticker fun for young ballet fans.
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|  | 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.
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| | 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.
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|  | Best Actresses of the 1990s Paper Dolls
by Tom Tierney
Kathy Bates got one. So did Jodie Foster, Helen Hunt, Hilary Swank, and 6 other talented ladies of the silver screen. These 1990s Oscar recipients model gowns and costumes. 10 dolls, 32 costumes.
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|  | Best Plays of the Early American Theater
by John Gassner
16 works from American theater, 1787–1911: Charles the Second (1824); Fashion (1845); Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852); The Count of Monte Cristo (1883); The Mouse-Trap (1889); The Great Divide (1906); more. Background essay.
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|  | 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.
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|  | Celebrity Parents, Celebrity Kids Paper Dolls
by Diana Zourelias
Featured celebrities include Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus, Angelina Jolie and Jon Voight, Gwyneth Paltrow and Blythe Danner, Jennifer and John Aniston, plus four other famous families. Includes extra costumes and accessories.
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|  | Classic Movie Posters: 16 Art Stickers
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Twenty years of cinematic favorites! These sticker reproductions spotlight such all-time favorites as Gone with the Wind, King Kong, A Night at the Opera, Citizen Kane, The Sheik, and 11 other films.
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