The Ballet Companion

This offers a wealth of information as well as being extremely interesting. -- Mignon Furman, director, American Academy of Ballet A smorgasboerd of information about the world of ballet! -- Alexandra Ansanellli, Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet This comprehensive guide to the world of ballet is a must-have for all dance enthusiasts. -- Gillian Murphy, Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre This book is a broad canvas of the history, elements, and components of dance. It is must reading for those who love dance and wish to explore its functions and derivation. -- Melissa Hayden, former principal dancer New York City Ballet, faculty, North Carolina School of the Arts A superb reference book -- all the information today's students need but can't get just by taking class. Every dancer's library should have it. -- Angel Corella, principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre Eliza Gaynor Minden captures our imagination, taking us into the magical world of ballet. -- David Howard, internationally acclaimed master teacher and coach Unique and comprehensive, this is a wonderful companion and guide for anybody who loves dance. -- Edward Villella, former principal dancer, New York City Ballet and founding artistic director, Miami City Ballet This is the very book I would have loved to have discovered when I first started to study ballet. -- Allegra Kent, former principal dancer, New York City Ballet and author of Once a Dancer This is the very book I would have loved to have discovered when I first started to study ballet. -- Allegra Kent, former Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet and author of Once a Dancer Everyone involved with or interested in ballet should read this book. Comprehensively researched and packed with valuable information, The Ballet Companion is a treasure-trove for ballet enthusiasts. -- Kirk Peterson, Ballet Master/Choreographer, American Ballet Theatre