The principles of classical dance /
Lawson, Joan 1907-2002
The principles of classical dance / Joan Lawson with photographs of Anthony Dowell by Anthony Crickmay. - New York : Alfred A. Knopf, ©1980. - ix, 102 p. : illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes index.
Introduction -- A Definition of Terms / The Principles of Classical Dance: I. Stance -- II. Turn-out -- III. Placing -- IV. The Laws of Balance -- V. The Basic Rules of Classical Technique -- VI. Transfer of Weight -- VII. Co-ordination -- The Petipa Vocabulary: The Preparatory Steps -- Petite et Grande Elévation -- Grande et Petite Batterie -- Ports de Bras -- Pirouettes -- Poses (Arabesques, attitudes, etc.) -- Pointes -- Index. Principle: Tradition: Convention: Classicism and Style --
0394510615 9780394510613
80011607
Ballet dancing
GV1788 / .L356 1980
792.82 / LAW
The principles of classical dance / Joan Lawson with photographs of Anthony Dowell by Anthony Crickmay. - New York : Alfred A. Knopf, ©1980. - ix, 102 p. : illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes index.
Introduction -- A Definition of Terms / The Principles of Classical Dance: I. Stance -- II. Turn-out -- III. Placing -- IV. The Laws of Balance -- V. The Basic Rules of Classical Technique -- VI. Transfer of Weight -- VII. Co-ordination -- The Petipa Vocabulary: The Preparatory Steps -- Petite et Grande Elévation -- Grande et Petite Batterie -- Ports de Bras -- Pirouettes -- Poses (Arabesques, attitudes, etc.) -- Pointes -- Index. Principle: Tradition: Convention: Classicism and Style --
0394510615 9780394510613
80011607
Ballet dancing
GV1788 / .L356 1980
792.82 / LAW