The art of teaching ballet
Subtitle: ten twentieth-century masters
By: Gretchen Ward Warren.
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Gainesville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 386
Subjects: Ballet -- Study and teaching -- History -- 20th century; Dance teachers -- Biography
Description: Gretchen Warren profiles ten world-renowned master ballet teachers to capture their philosophies, training methods, and the classroom presence that makes their instruction magical.

Based on extensive interviews and classroom observation, each profile is an entertaining and enlightening mix of personal anecdotes and details about teaching techniques and class content and organization. Warren also includes a section of signature exercises drawn from each teacher.

Because of the master teachers' diversity of styles and methods, as well as their occasional disputes with traditional wisdom, the book offers a brisk stimulant for reflecting on the values of developing and holding true to one's own style and beliefs.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-376) and index.