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Kevin McKenzie, Georgina Parkinson – The Video Dictionary of Classical BalletThe Essential Visual Reference of All Classical Ballet MovementsDigital Classics, 20074:3 format, 2 discs, 270 minutes1. This program demonstrates the complete language of ballet with an index of over 800 ballet steps. Made in association with the Metropolitan Opera Guild and Capezio Dancewear. For the first time, a video dictionary of all classical ballet movements performed by principal dancers of leading ballet companies. 4 1/2 hours with more than 800 variations in international Russian, French and Cecchetti styles. For easy and accurate learning many of the movements are shown in slow motion with multiple camera angles and voice-over narrative description. The ballet video dictionary demonstrates the complete language of ballet: Positions and Directions, Center Practice, Batterie, Pirouettes, Pointe, Barre, Adage, Musical Enchainements, Linking Steps, Allegro. For easy reference, the ballet dictionary includes a complete index of all the movements and variations. Teachers and students alike will find the Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet the most innovative tool for learning and studying the movements of ballet over and over again. The ballet dictionary is demonstarted by four of the most outstanding figures in ballet.Merrill Ashley – Principal Dancer, The New York City Ballet Kevin McKenzie – Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre Denise Jackson – Principal Dancer, The Joffrey Ballet Georgia Parkinson – Ballet Mistress, American Ballet Theatre, former Principal Dancer, Royal Ballet2. The essential video dictionary of all classical ballet movements performed by some of the greatest names in American Ballet. Teachers and students alike find the Video Dictionary of Classical Ballet the most innovative and dynamic tool ever developed for learning and studying the movements of ballet. 4 1/2 hours on two DVDs, this set includes over 800 variations in Russian, French, and Cecchetti styles. Many of the movements are shown in slow motion with multiple camera angles and voice-over narrative description. This engaging program demonstrates the complete language of ballet:  Positions and Directions • Barre • Linking Steps • Center Practice • Pirouettes • Adage • Allegro • Batterie • Pointe • Musical Enchainements. For easy reference, a printed index of all the movements and variations performed is included. This comprehensive guide is demonstrated by four of the most outstanding figures in