Eight Female Classical Ballet Variations

<p>From the graceful flutter of Princess Florine at Sleeping Beauty's wedding to the playful jetees in the first act of Giselle the variation - or short solo work - is one of the key elements of classical ballet. Arguing that true artistry requires in-depth knowledge author Nina Danilova has worked with students for many years to focus on performing individual variations with the greatest extent of technical proficiency and artistic sensitivity.</p><p><em>Eight Female Classical Ballet Variations</em> lays out eight variations in the ballerina's repertoire. Each chapter is divided into five sections: a piano reduction of the score; a contextual note covering the history of the ballet the plot and memorable dancers who have performed the role; and instructions for dancing the variation itself illustrated step by step.</p><p>Accompanied by a comprehensive companion website <em>Eight Female Classical Ballet Variations</em> pairs Danilova's method of teaching students with her decades of pedagogical experience.</p>