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Best books to learn Dance & ballet, in order
A good path starts with a history of ballet and modern dance to place the works, then books on technique and the body, then the choreographers who changed the form. Order helps because today's dance is a direct reply to what came before it.
Reading paths for dance & ballet
Get into dance & ballet: a viewer's guide
Beginner8books80 hrs5 stages
A Dance to the Music of Time Reading Order
Beginner16books108 hrs4 stages
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Salsa and Latin Dance Music: The Best Books to Read, in Order
Beginner14books111 hrs5 stages
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Tango Music and Dance: The Best Books to Read, in Order
Beginner14books90 hrs5 stages
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning dance & ballet?
- A good path starts with a history of ballet and modern dance to place the works, then books on technique and the body, then the choreographers who changed the form. Order helps because today's dance is a direct reply to what came before it.
- What's a good book to start dance & ballet with?
- A strong starting point is The acceptance world by Anthony Powell. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after dance & ballet?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Opera, Classical music appreciation, Pilates.