cassy Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I had a quick browse for books concerning cecchetti ballet, as this is the style im studying, Im not really finding anything other than history books, which look great but I would like something more technical Can anyone recommend any? Thanks, Cassy Quote Link to comment
CKdance3 Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 The Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet : Theory and Technique by Cyril W. Beaumont, Stanislas Idzikowski, CECCHETTI A BALLET DYNASTY by Livia Brillarelli. there is also a book or as my old teacher called it, "the manual" on Cecchetti, but i do not remember what the title is, but I am sure you can find it if you go to a bigger bookstore. hope i helped! Quote Link to comment
cassy Posted January 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 Hi Caitlin, Thanks for the quick reply, I couldnt stay awake any longer, it was a long day! You can bet I will be looking for those books asap Do you also know of any good books for adult begginers? Thanks again, Cassy Quote Link to comment
Guest Lori64 Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 there is also a book or as my old teacher called it, "the manual" on Cecchetti The Manual is The Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet : Theory and Technique by Cyril W. Beaumont, Stanislas Idzikowski My copy purchased from the Cecchetti Society has on the front just the words "The Manual" and a portrait of the maestro. Inside the front cover is written "A manual or The Theory and Practise of Classical Theatrical Dancing" I would say that this is THE definitive work on Cecchetti technique, but I'm not sure that it is ideal for a beginner. In my opinion, a wonderful book for an adult beginner is Gretchen Ward Warren's book "Classical Ballet Technique". Although this is Balanchine/Vaganova method and some of the names of steps will be different, it is beautifully illustrated with black and white photographs describing each step in detail. Quote Link to comment
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