Publisher's Synopsis
The Ballet Combination Book has over 250 combinations for the ballet class. This book is designed to help you with a multitude of choices and ideas when planning a ballet class. It is ideal for those times when you find yourself teaching the same exercises week after week. It is also an indispensible tool for apprentice teachers who are not experienced at putting together a combination. You'll find basic technique ideas for young dancers, as well as more difficult combinations for the intermediate dancer. After you are familiar with the easy to read combinations, refer to it on the spot - even while teaching! Combinations are given in the following categories: Plié, Tendu, Degage, Rond de jambe a terre and en l'air, Fondu, Développé, Frappe, Grand Battement, Floor turn-out exercises, Adage, Center Tendu, Body Positions, Pirouettes, Petite Allegro, Turns, Waltzes, and Grand Allegro. This book has been very well received by delighted teachers all over the world. For illustrated definitions of terms, see "Ballet Step by Step" by this author.
