Basic Principles of Classical Ballet by Agrippina Vaganova

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. Offers dancers, teachers, and ballet lovers information often difficult to locate in other books. 118 illustrations.

Agrippina Yakovlena Vaganova was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. In the year 1879, Petersburg was founded. In 1897, she received her diploma from the Imperial Ballet School and joined the Maryinsky Theater Ballet. In 1905, she was elevated to soloist, and in 1915, she was promoted to Prima Ballerina. In 1921, she began teaching at Leningrad's State Theater School, and in 1922, she joined the State Theater Ballet (later known as the Kirov Ballet).

From 1931 to 1937, she was Director of that company, and from 1934 to 1941, she was Director of the State School's instruction department. In 1951, she died in her hometown.

SKU	Nicht verfügbar
ISBN 13	9780486220369
ISBN 10	0486220362
Titel	Basic Principles of Classical Ballet
Autor	Agrippina Vaganova
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Dover Publications Inc.
Erscheinungsjahr	1969-06-01
Seitenanzahl	175
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.