New York City Ballet Workout Vol 1

New York City Ballet Workout Vol 2

The Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet
The essential video dictionary of all classical ballet movements performed by some of the greatest names in American Ballet.
Over 800 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. This engaging program demonstrates the complete language of ballet:Positions and Directions • Barre • Linking Steps • Center Practice • Pirouettes • Adage • Allegro • Batterie • Pointe • Musical Enchainements.
A printed index of all the movements and variations performed is included.
This comprehensive guide is demonstrated by four of the most outstanding figures in American Ballet:
Kevin McKenzie - Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre, former principal dancer, ABT
Georgina Parkinson - Ballet Mistress of ABT; former principal dancer, Royal Ballet
Merrill Ashley - former principal dancer, New York City Ballet
Denise Jackson - former principal dancer, Joffrey Ballet
2 DVD's 

 
The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet
by  Eliza Gaynor Minden
 

"Unique and comprehensive, this is a wonderful companion and guide for anybody who loves dance."
Edward Villella -  former principal dancer, New York City Ballet and founding artistic director, Miami City Ballet

"A superb reference book -- all the information today's students need but can't get just by taking class. Every dancer's library should have it."
 Angel Corella - principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre

"This book is a broad canvas of the history, elements, and components of dance. It is must reading for those who love dance and wish to explore its functions and derivation."
Melissa Hayden - ormer principal dancer New York City Ballet, faculty, North Carolina School of the Arts