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__Beginning Ballet__ and the accompanying web resource introduce students to the study of ballet as a performing art and provide instructional support in learning foundational ballet technique. Part of Human Kinetics’ Interactive Dance Series, __Beginning Ballet__ is for students enrolled in a beginning ballet class at the college, university, or high school level. The book features more than 80 photos and concise descriptions covering basic foot and arm positions, barre exercises, and centre combinations. __Beginning Ballet__ introduces students to the structure of a ballet class, including expectations, etiquette, and attire. Students also learn how to prepare for class, maintain proper nutrition and hydration, and avoid injury. This text outlines the unique history of ballet from its beginnings in the Renaissance to the 21st century and discusses the styles, aesthetics, artists, and significant works that have shaped ballet as a performing art. In addition, the accompanying web resource presents more than 70 instructional video clips and 50 photos to help students learn and practice beginning ballet. The web resource also includes an interactive quiz, audio clips of ballet terms with pronunciation in French, and assignments. The quiz covers vocabulary of beginning ballet, definitions, and translation to and from the French language. Ballet class provides the foundation for learning the dance form, and __Beginning Ballet__ supports that learning through visual, verbal, and interactive instructional tools. __Beginning Ballet__ text and web resource help bring the grace, artistry, and mental and physical benefits of ballet to students. __Beginning Ballet__ is a part of **Human Kinetics’ Interactive Dance Series**. The series includes resources for modern dance, ballet, and tap dance that support introductory dance technique courses taught through dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Each student-friendly text includes a web resource offering video clips of dance instruction, assignments, and activities. The Interactive Dance Series offers students a guide to learning, performing, and viewing dance. Beginning Ballet With HKPropel Access introduces students to the study of ballet as a performing art and provides instructional support in learning foundational ballet technique. It is ideal for students enrolled in a beginning ballet class at the college, university, or high school level. The book features more than 80 photos and concise descriptions covering basic foot and arm positions, barre exercises, and centre combinations. Beginning Ballet introduces students to the structure of a ballet class, including expectations, etiquette, and attire. Students also learn how to prepare for class, maintain proper nutrition and hydration, and avoid injury. This text outlines the unique history of ballet from its beginnings in the Renaissance to the 21st century and discusses the styles, aesthetics, artists, and significant works that have shaped ballet as a performing art. In addition, related online learning tools present more than 70 instructional video clips and 50 photos to help students learn and practice ballet. It also includes audio clips of ballet terms with pronunciation in French, assignments, and an interactive quiz covering ballet vocabulary, definitions, and translation to and from the French language. Ballet class provides the foundation for learning the dance form, and Beginning Ballet supports that learning through visual, verbal, and interactive instructional tools. Beginning Ballet text and online tools help bring the grace, artistry, and mental and physical benefits of ballet to students. Beginning Ballet is a part of Human Kinetics Interactive Dance Series . The series includes resources for ballet, modern, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and hip-hop dance that support introductory dance technique courses taught through dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Each student-friendly text has related online learning tools including video clips of dance instruction, assignments, and activities. The Interactive Dance Series offers students a collection of guides to learning, performing, and viewing dance. A code for accessing HK Propel is included with all new print books. Content: 1. Introduction to ballet -- Benefits of studying ballet -- Ballet in academic settings -- Ballet in community settings -- Basics of ballet class -- Expectations and etiquette for students -- Structure of ballet class -- Learning and performing ballet -- 2. Preparing for class -- Dressing for class -- Foot care -- Carrying dance gear -- Selecting and fitting ballet slippers -- Preparing yourself mentally and physically -- 3. Safety and health -- Studio safety -- Personal safety -- Basic anatomy and kinesiology -- Preventing and treating common dance injuries -- Understanding dance fitness -- Nutrition, hydration, and rest -- 4. Learning and performing ballet technique -- Languages of ballet-- Learning ballet movements -- Learning ballet technique -- Understanding musicality -- Understanding artistry -- Applying aesthetic principles to ballet -- Preparing for class performance testing -- 5. Basics of ballet technique -- Positions of the feet -- Positions of the arms and port de bras -- Movement principles for ballet -- Directions of the body -- Directions of the feet -- Types of barre combinations -- Types of center combinations -- 6. At the barre -- Standing at the barre -- Pre-barre exercises -- Barre exercises -- 7. In the center -- Rules and protocols -- Center barre -- Port de bras -- Adagio -- Introductory and transitional steps -- Allegro -- Révérence -- 8. History of ballet -- Beginnings of ballet -- Ballet moves from the court to the theater -- A century of contrast : Romanticism to Classicism -- Ballet in the United States before 1900 -- Ballet in the 20th century -- International perspectives in the 20th century -- Viewing ballet performances -- Distinguishing types and styles of ballet. Part of the Human Kinetics' Interactive Dance series, this book offers an introduction to the study of ballet as a performing art. It features more than 80 photographs and concise descriptions covering basic foot and arm positions, barre exercises and centre combinations. It also introduces students to the structure of a ballet class.