A companion guide to one of the bestselling Limelight Edition titles this book by Asaf Messerer a founder of what has become known as the Bolshoi School is one of the most celebrated manuals of classic dance instruction in the world. Messerer has gained an international reputation for his classes in classical technique-models of invention and well-rounded exercise stressing both precision and fluid artistic control. Nearly 500 photographs of principal Bolshoi dancers illustrate the positions and steps indicated and an introductory section by Messerer outlines his basic plan and philosophy of teaching.
Reviews
"Asaf Messerer is a master of this style and in this book, translated by the Western star and teacher Oleg Briansky, Messerer has for the first time provided a textbook of the Bolshoi style." -Clive Barnes, dance/drama critic"



Book Information
ISBN 9780879103446
Author Asaf Messerer
Format Paperback
Page Count 498
Imprint Limelight Editions
Publisher Limelight Editions
Weight(grams) 803g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 154mm * 30mm