Description Table of Contents Author Excerpts Bonus Content Quotes Beginning Ballet introduces students to the study of ballet as a performing art and provides instructional support in learning foundational ballet technique. It is ideal for students enrolled in a beginning ballet class at the college, university, or high school level. The book features more than 80 photos and concise descriptions covering basic foot and arm positions, barre exercises, and centre combinations. Beginning Ballet introduces students to the structure of a ballet class, including expectations, etiquette, and attire. Students also learn how to prepare for class, maintain proper nutrition and hydration, and avoid injury.This text outlines the unique history of ballet from its beginnings in the Renaissance to the 21st century and discusses the styles, aesthetics, artists, and significant works that have shaped ballet as a performing art.In addition, related online learning tools delivered through HKPropel present more than 70 instructional video clips and 50 photos to help students learn and practice ballet. It also includes audio clips of ballet terms with pronunciation in French, assignments, and an interactive quiz covering ballet vocabulary, definitions, and translation to and from the French language. Ballet class provides the foundation for learning the dance form, and Beginning Ballet supports that learning through visual, verbal, and interactive instructional tools. Beginning Ballet text and online tools help bring the grace, artistry, and mental and physical benefits of ballet to students. Beginning Ballet is a part of Human Kinetics’ Interactive Dance Series. The series includes resources for ballet, modern, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and hip-hop dance that support introductory dance technique courses taught through dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Each student-friendly text has related online learning tools including video clips of dance instruction, assignments, and activities. The Interactive Dance Series offers students a collection of guides to learning, performing, and viewing dance.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with this ebook. Audience Textbook for undergraduate beginning ballet students in dance, fine arts, physical education, and general education programs. Textbook for advanced high school dance programs. Chapter 1. Introduction to Ballet Benefits of Studying Ballet Ballet in Academic Settings Ballet in Community Settings Basics of Ballet Class Expectations and Etiquette for Students Structure of Ballet Class Challenges of Learning and Performing Ballet Summary Chapter 2. Preparing for Class Dressing for Class Foot Care and Personal Hygiene Carrying Dance Gear Selecting and Fitting Ballet Slippers Preparing Yourself Mentally and Physically Summary Chapter 3. Safety and Health Studio Safety Personal Safety Basic Anatomy and Kinesiology Preventing and Treating Common Dance Injuries Understanding Dance Fitness Nutrition, Hydration, and Rest Summary Chapter 4. Learning and Performing Ballet Technique Languages of Ballet Learning Ballet Movements Learning Ballet Technique Understanding Musicality Understanding Artistry Applying Aesthetic Principles to Ballet Preparing for Class Performance Testing Summary Chapter 5. Basics of Ballet Technique Positions of the Feet Positions of the Arms and Port de Bras Movement Principles for Ballet Directions of the Body Directions of the Feet Types of Barre Combinations Types of Center Combinations Summary Chapter 6. At the Barre Standing at the Barre Pre-Barre Exercises Barre Exercises Summary Chapter 7. In the Center Rules and Protocols Center Barre Port de Bras Adagio Introduction and Transition Steps Allegro Révérence Summary Chapter 8. History of Ballet Beginnings of Ballet Ballet Moves From the Court to the Theater A Century of Contrast: Romanticism to Classicism Ballet in the United States Before 1900 Ballet in the Twentieth Century International Perspectives in the Twentieth Century Viewing Ballet Performances Distinguishing Types and Styles of Ballet Summary Gayle Kassing, PhD, taught beginning ballet through advanced ballet for more than 25 years at four universities. Kassing earned a BFA in ballet and theater, an MS in modern dance, a PhD in dance and related arts, and an MAT in K-12 curriculum integrated with technology. She was the 2010 National Dance Association (NDA) Artist Scholar. She is a member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO). She is the author of History of Dance and coauthor of Teaching Beginning Ballet Technique. Kassing is an acquisitions editor at Human Kinetics. “What is most welcome about Beginning Ballet is the multidisciplines represented—dance medicine and science, dance education, and dance history. This, combined with the preparation-for-class information (foot care, dance gear, selecting and fitting shoes, mental preparation) and technique instruction (positions of the arms and feet, barre and center combinations, center barre, port de bras, adagio and allegro), makes it a valuable text for students.” Gigi Berardi-- Midwest Book Review Learn the structure and distinct parts of ballet classLearning barre exercises in beginning ballet classPerforming a Second Port de Bras and the movement principle for balletThe importance of becoming proficient in ballets several languages Interactive Dance Series: A Blend Of Dance Resources With Online Components
