Classic ballet dance book from the For Dummies collection.
Includes advice on ballet slippers, the barre, posture, music and body language.

The book La Danse Classique Pour Les Nuls by Scott Speck and Evelyn Cisneros is a guide for beginners and curious people about classical ballet.

* understand the basics of ballet;
* learn the vocabulary of classical dance;
* know the positions and movements;
* discover the behind-the-scenes of the opera and ballets;
* understand the great masterpieces like Swan Lake or The Nutcracker.

Book for:

* beginners in dance;
* parents of children who dance;
* lovers of classical culture;
* people who want to understand ballet performances.  

The book covers:

* the first exercises at the barre;
* the basic techniques;
* accessories and clothing;
* the body language of ballet;
* the history and culture of classical dance;
* dancers’ lives and the backstage of performances.  

It also explains terms such as:

* demi-plié;
* pirouette;
* rond de jambe;
* entrechat;
* pas de deux.