This dance classic presents a complete beginning course in classical ballet. The founder of this method; Enrico Cecchetti (1850ndash;1928); performed and taught in Russia and with Diaghilevs troupe. By elaborating on a logical progression of exercises; Cecchetti provided dance with an unprecedented unity mdash; balancing the adagio and allegro; re-establishing the notion of "legato;" strengthening the arabesque; and developing the exercise of the plieacute;s. Cyril W. Beaumont; a distinguished writer on ballet; has codified Cecchettis program of study with the assistance of one of Cecchettis star pupils; Stanislas Idzikowski; and with the approval of Cecchetti himself.The first chapter defines and illustrates the basic theory of the positions; body movements; and technical terms. Detailed chapters of exercises include "Exercises at the Bar;" "Port de Bras;" "Centre Practice;" "Adagio;" and "Allegro." Each exercise appears with a numbered series of instructions; and a table of daily exercises for the week is provided. The text is accompanied by 109 line illustrations; showing positions and movements of the body in detail and offering ballet lovers a perfect guide to the basics of classical ballet.
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