{"product_id":"the-ballet-companion-ballet-companion","title":"The Ballet Companion: Ballet Companion","description":"A New Classic for Today's Dancer\nThe Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs, including:\nPractical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette\nExplanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems\nAn illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor\nGuidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates\nDescriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms\nAlong the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette.\nWhether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 074326407X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.074326407X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Minden, Eliza Gaynor\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Missing dust cover, otherwise book is in good condition with some wear from normal use.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43242359095357,"sku":"BVV.074326407X.G","price":9.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/074326407X-0.jpg?v=1780261693","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-ballet-companion-ballet-companion","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}