{"product_id":"the-classic-ballet-basic-technique-and-terminology","title":"The Classic Ballet: Basic Technique and Terminology","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor soundness  for clarity  for succinctness  this manual of basic ballet is the best there is anywhere. Edwin Denby  The Nation  With a precision unparalleled in any other book of its kind  The Classic Ballet presents a lucid text  and nearly six hundred drawings describe and illustrate in minute detail the proper body position  balance point  movement  and attitude of each position and step in the basic classical repertory.  As George Balanchine wrote in his preface: There are no shortcuts to great dancing  but what is necessary to remember and unalterable in its instruction may be found in this book . . . An admirable source of reference for the highest standard of practice. It is an invaluable tool for the student or teacher of balletas well as a must-have treasure for the balletomane.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44952634392629,"sku":"ByrdShop_0375710779","price":57.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780375710773.jpg?v=1770555163","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-classic-ballet-basic-technique-and-terminology","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}