{"product_id":"the-french-school-of-classical-ballet-the-first-year-of-training-9780813044514","title":"The French School of Classical Ballet: The First Year of Training","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Vanina Wilson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University Press of Florida\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University Press of Florida\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Dance - Classical \u0026amp; Ballet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A finely written, detailed description of the first year of classical ballet training and its importance in the French School of Ballet. A worthwhile read for any ballet teachers interested in providing their students with a strong foundation in the French classical technique.\"--François Perron, Artistic Director at the French Académie of Ballet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An instant and valuable treasure. With an insider's depth of knowledge, the program is clear and detailed and provides both the teacher and serious students a 'bible' from which to work and refer. Definitely one to add to resource collections!\"--Dean Speer, author of \u003ci\u003eOn Technique\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most commonly taught systems of classical ballet instruction is that of the French school. This thirty-three-week training manual parallels the presentation of basic steps, positions, and alignment that first-year, pre-professional students are taught. Critical elements of placement and alignment are fully described with proper French terminology, and more than one hundred photographs illustrate key positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Well organized for ease of use, \u003ci\u003eThe French School of Classical Ballet\u003c\/i\u003e presents poses and sequences in the order in which a ballet instructor would present them in a typical course--starting with the simplest positions and movements and building on them to gradually increase the level of difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This volume serves as a blueprint for a complete beginning ballet curriculum or simply as a source of reference for certain steps, positions, or exercises that exemplify French ballet training. Weekly lesson plans, measurable goals, and an easy-to-follow progression make this a must-have instructional manual, as well as a practical tool for the serious student away from class.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46470142984343,"sku":"9780813044514","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780813044514.jpg?v=1766225582","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-french-school-of-classical-ballet-the-first-year-of-training-9780813044514","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}