Ballet For Dummies

Whether you want to participate in ballet or just watch it, the ballet experience can excite and inspire you. Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression ever devised: an exquisite mix of sight and sound, stunning, aesthetics, and awesome technique.

Ballet For Dummies is for anyone who wants to enjoy all that the dance forms offers ¿ as an onlooker who wants to get a leg up on the forms you''re likely to see or as an exercise enthusiast who understands that the practice of ballet can help you gain:

• More strength
• Greater flexibility
• Better body alignment
• Confidence in movement
• Comfort through stress reduction
• Infinite grace ¿ for life

From covering the basics of classical ballet to sharing safe and sensible ways to try your hand (and toes) at moving through the actual dance steps, this expert reference shows you how to:

• Build your appreciation for ballet from the ground up.
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