Name: The Ballet Companion: A Dancers Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet
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Published by Touchstone, 2005, hardcover, illustrated, 331 pages, silk page ribbon, 19.7 cms x 24.2 cms x 3.3 cms, condition: as new.

A New Classic for Today's Dancer
The Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs,

I devoured this book. This was purchased for me by my extremely thoughtful boyfriend as a birthday gift after I signed up for adult beginner ballet lessons. I had done a little research on ballet beforehand, mostly to prepare myself for classes, but this book took things to a whole new level. It's written for the uninitiated (such as myself) and is extremely comprehensive. Historical bits are spread out around the book and give both a progression of the art form as well as the juicy interesting bits of history that I personally love. This book is primarily written for those who are or will be dancing. Terms and positions are explained, and every facet of life as a dancer (class, auditions, nutrition, health) is touched upon. The author's tone is immediately trustworthy and likable. When topics are controversial, it's described in enough detail that it's understood but not boring. There's an underlying excitement for ballet and every aspect of it that comes out in both the writing style as well as the topics covered. The author is at once a charming historian, a trustworthy source of health advice, and that cool slightly older ballet friend that I always wanted. The book can be read as-needed ("What's pilates?" "When was the first ballet?" "Why does my ankle hurt?") or, as I did, cover to cover. I know I'll be returning to this book as my skills develop and I want to review positions or seek advice for more advanced topics. Brava!

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