The Bottom Line
Ballet for Dummies is a great guide to the basics of ballet dancing. Geared for the beginning dancer, this book covers everything from picking out ballet shoes to dancing professionally with a ballet company.
Pros
- Written for the absolute beginner
- Assumes the reader knows nothing about ballet
- Extremely detailed illustrations
Cons
- No DVD included to help with learning basic steps
Description
- Step-by-step instructions
- Teaches basic ballet techniques
- Helpful illustrations
Guide Review - Book Review: Ballet for Dummies
Ballet for Dummies is an informational guide to the basics of ballet. The book is nicely divide into several chapters, each chapter broken down into informative categories. The authors are witty, illustrating several points by incorporating humor. The book is geared toward adults, those either entering ballet for the first time or returning after years away from the studio. The book teaches the basic positions of ballet as well as barre exercises, steps, jumps and turns. After reading the book, the reader will have a basic understanding of ballet and be ready to try a few basic steps. Although it can't take the place of attending ballet classes, it will definitely give the reader a head start into their leap into the world of ballet.
