Includes printed index. Kevin McKenzie, Georgina Parkinson, Merrill Ashley, Denise Jackson, dancers.
Summary:
Demonstrates the complete language of ballet - including positions and directions, barre, linking steps, center practice, pirouettes, adage, allegro, batterie, pointe, and musical enchainements. Includes some 800 steps, including variations in Russian, French, and Cecchetti styles. Many of the movements are shown in slow motion with multiple camera angles and voice-over narrative description.
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