The Ballet Companion by Eliza Gaynor Minden
A new classic for dancers of all levels, THE BALLET COMPANION is the first complete, full-colour ballet reference book, covering the technique, artistry, training, performance and enjoyment of ballet - and a beautiful gift for anyone who loves the art of dance.
"Everyone involved with or interested in ballet should read this bookComprehensively researched and packed with valuable information, The Ballet Companion is a treasure-trove for ballet enthusiasts."
-- Kirk Peterson, Ballet Master/Choreographer, American Ballet Theatre
"This is the very book I would have loved to have discovered when I first started to study ballet."
-- Allegra Kent, former Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet and author of Once a Dancer
"This is the very book I would have loved to have discovered when I first started to study ballet."
-- Allegra Kent, former principal dancer, New York City Ballet and author of Once a Dancer
"Unique and comprehensive, this is a wonderful companion and guide for anybody who loves dance."
-- Edward Villella, former principal dancer, New York City Ballet and founding artistic director, Miami City Ballet
"Eliza Gaynor Minden captures our imagination, taking us into the magical world of ballet."
-- David Howard, internationally acclaimed master teacher and coach
"A superb reference book -- all the information today's students need but can't get just by taking class. Every dancer's library should have it."
-- Angel Corella, principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre
"This book is a broad canvas of the history, elements, and components of dance. It is must reading for those who love dance and wish to explore its functions and derivation."
-- Melissa Hayden, former principal dancer New York City Ballet, faculty, North Carolina School of the Arts
"This comprehensive guide to the world of ballet is a must-have for all dance enthusiasts."
-- Gillian Murphy, Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre
"A smorgasboerd of information about the world of ballet!"
-- Alexandra Ansanellli, Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet
"This offers a wealth of information as well as being extremely interesting."
-- Mignon Furman, director, American Academy of Ballet
-- Kirk Peterson, Ballet Master/Choreographer, American Ballet Theatre
"This is the very book I would have loved to have discovered when I first started to study ballet."
-- Allegra Kent, former Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet and author of Once a Dancer
"This is the very book I would have loved to have discovered when I first started to study ballet."
-- Allegra Kent, former principal dancer, New York City Ballet and author of Once a Dancer
"Unique and comprehensive, this is a wonderful companion and guide for anybody who loves dance."
-- Edward Villella, former principal dancer, New York City Ballet and founding artistic director, Miami City Ballet
"Eliza Gaynor Minden captures our imagination, taking us into the magical world of ballet."
-- David Howard, internationally acclaimed master teacher and coach
"A superb reference book -- all the information today's students need but can't get just by taking class. Every dancer's library should have it."
-- Angel Corella, principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre
"This book is a broad canvas of the history, elements, and components of dance. It is must reading for those who love dance and wish to explore its functions and derivation."
-- Melissa Hayden, former principal dancer New York City Ballet, faculty, North Carolina School of the Arts
"This comprehensive guide to the world of ballet is a must-have for all dance enthusiasts."
-- Gillian Murphy, Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre
"A smorgasboerd of information about the world of ballet!"
-- Alexandra Ansanellli, Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet
"This offers a wealth of information as well as being extremely interesting."
-- Mignon Furman, director, American Academy of Ballet
Eliza Gaynor Minden is the President of Gaynor Minden, the dancewear company. She is known as the "new face of dancewear" for her commitment--spread through her company's ad campaign--to helping dancers stay healthy and respect their bodies.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780743264075 |
| ISBN 10 | 074326407X |
| Title | The Ballet Companion |
| Author | Eliza Gaynor Minden |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2006-06-19 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |