Agrippina Jakowlewna Waganowa Book order

Never published in English before, this is the most respected and most widely-read manual in the world on the Russian ballet techniques (the Vaganova Method). Published in its final version in 1948, by Agrippina Vaganova (Russia's most influential ballet teacher of all time), this penetrating, insightful and authoritative manual is the best availab

Discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movement by fundamental types. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many steps and movements. Offers dancers, teachers, and ballet lovers information often difficult to locate in other books. 118 illustrations.