Ballet 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving the Ballet

by Robert Greskovic

Book Overview

Following in the best-selling footsteps of Opera 101, BALLET 101 takes an already popular, yet occasionally intimidating subject and makes the culture accessible and understandable for anyone. Here, noted dance critic and teacher Greskovic has written a reader-friendly book containing everything a novice needs to know to watch and enjoy ballet, but is rich enough to interest someone with a stronger knowledge of dance. Includes a 300-year history of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786881550
• ISBN13: 9780786881550
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: Hyperion Books
• Length: 634 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

For newcomers to ballet!

Noted dance writer and critic Robert Greskovic's handbook is a recommended pick for any who would understand ballet; especially for newcomers to dance. BALLET 101: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO LEARNING AND LOVING THE BALLET isn't just an overview of dance: it's a full history of ballet in general, using specific performances to outline key players, techniques, ballet positions, and notable performances and videos alike. Thirty years of background both as a watcher and behind the scenes lends to a critical yet lively commentary on the art and perceptions of performers and audiences alike.

Truly informative and beneficial reading for anyone.

The book includes information from the very beginning of dance through many great ballets and into the present. There is an excellent videography at the end of the book as well as a glossary with all of the ballet terms.

Excellent! and very readable!

Robert Greskovic brings a clarity and readability to a topic that is typically over-written. An excellent book no matter what the background of the reader. Greskovic's references to available videos makes it possible to experience what he is talking about.