AllMovie

This comprehensive two-part set is a video dictionary of all classical ballet movements, illustrating the complete language of ballet. Included in the production are over 800 variations of movements in the International Russian, French, and Cecchitti styles. Demonstrations of movements are performed by principal dancers of leading ballet companies. The ballet student has an opportunity to see skilled exhibitions of positions and directions, barre, linking steps, center practice, pirouettes, adage, allegro, batterie, pointe, muscle enchainements, and more. A complete numbered index of all ballet movements accompanies this thorough video study of ballet.