{"product_id":"ballet-practice-and-history-an-introduction-9780197797938","title":"Ballet Practice and History: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Lorin Johnson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Dance - Classical \u0026amp; Ballet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBallet Practice and History\u003c\/em\u003e is a complete, inclusive resource on ballet training and history for the beginning teen-adult reader. Unique in its balanced discussion of technique and history, this book guides readers through an accessible methodology of training while also presenting ballet's historical development through a culturally inclusive lens. Part One presents a progression of study guiding the reader through a series of eight scaffolded lessons, including terminology, descriptions, learning guides and lessons. Methods of learning ballet are presented in a healthy and anatomically sound approach for diverse audiences. Each chapter has a dedicated ballet class to reinforce terminology and concepts, available as a video lesson for readers to follow. Part Two presents a global survey of ballet's historical development expanding on the traditional European context to include histories in Mexico, Cuba, South America, South Africa and East-Asia. It also discusses cultural issues associated with ballet, including race, gender, sexuality, and cultural representation, allowing readers to understand ballet's role in contemporary society. \u003cem\u003eBallet Practice\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eand History\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive look at ballet for the general enthusiast or for readers looking to deepen their knowledge of the art form, and a resource for students in higher education, studying at a private studio, or independently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47570735005847,"sku":"9780197797938","price":4759.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780197797938.webp?v=1774883907","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/ballet-practice-and-history-an-introduction-9780197797938","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}