Classical Ballet Terms - An Illustrated Dictionary
~ Richard Glasstone - 1852730803

Wherever ballet is taught in the world, and in whatever language, it retains one common denominator - the technical terms used are in French

Yet there are many discrepancies in the perceived meaning, spelling and usage between various countries and teaching methods, and this dictionary aims to prevent confusion by explaining the precise meanings of nearly 600 French technical ballet terms

The book is illustrated with photographs of Michael Clark, Antonia Franceshi, and Philip Broomhead