Juli Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Maos Last Dancer by Li Cuxin I loved that book, my library had it but I have yet to find a place where I can actually buy the blasted thing. I have a Joffery ballet book that is good for learning what you need to prepare for your first class and it has a glossary, the title is beyond me right now and it's still over seas Quote Link to post
Krissydancer Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 The Ballet Companion book is the perfect book to touch upon a little of everything. I found it very useful as a teacher. Great for students or parents also. From ballet history to proper technique, to popular ballet stories, it is very well written. They have the book available at AllAboutDance.com - as well as some other great reading materials for dancers and teachers of all ages. You can check out what they have here http://www.allaboutdance.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.178/.f Good luck! Quote Link to post
Krissydancer Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 (edited) I received mine in 3 days from All About Dance. I think the book is on the Gaynor website as well. I have already tried to get a copy of The ballet companion by Eliza Gaynor Minden and I swear it is a rare as hens teeth here. i have already waited two months. Bluenightdipper, Two months?!? That's crazy . I saw an excerpt on developpes in Pointe magazine and I was impressed. She covered many details and gave very helpful advice. Do think I should attempt to order it through a bookstore or online? Good Luck with getting your copy! Edited March 22, 2006 by Krissydancer Quote Link to post
Happy_in_Md Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hi - I'm looking for a ballet GIFT or COFFEE TABLE book to give to a young dancer friend. She doesn't need a technique book (been dancing and en pointe for several years) or a beginner's book. I want to give her something as a thank you for taking us to the ballet recenty, something their whole family could enjoy. My local big-box book store had several of the titles already mentioned in this thread, but they weren't what I'm looking for. Thanks for any leads. Quote Link to post
Clara 76 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 What about a Degas art book?? Quote Link to post
Happy_in_Md Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Hmmm! Not a bad idea. Thanks: I'm off to browse the Amazon site. Quote Link to post
Riffta Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I stumbled across a couple of ebooks on Amazon, and I'm so glad I did. One is called 'An aspiring ballerina's guide to feet and pointe shoes' and the other is 'An aspiring ballerina's guide to auditions', both by Gemma Pearce. They are not extremely long, but they are packed full of useful information that I wish I'd found sooner! Plus, they are only a few dollars each, so they're great value. Quote Link to post
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