--- product_id: 140259739 title: "The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet" price: "VT1973" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/140259739-the-ballet-companion-a-dancers-guide-to-the-technique-traditions store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet **Price:** VT1973 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet - **How much does it cost?** VT1973 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/140259739-the-ballet-companion-a-dancers-guide-to-the-technique-traditions) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A New Classic for Today's Dancer The Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs, including: Practical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette Explanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems An illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor Guidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates Descriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms Along the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette. Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information. Review: Worth the money - This is a great book for any ballet dancers who want to fine tune their technique or starting-out dancers or parents who are serious about their art. Not to mention, Eliza Gaynor Minden is a wonder woman who has reformed the pointe shoe for the better. Way to think outside the "box". < dancer puns. Haha. Review: Instant Classic! Highly recommend for young dancers. - As a dancer of many years and a teacher of dance, this is just one of my favorite books for my young students. Really lovely pictures, stories, and a holistic approach to the art, history, and basics of ballet. So well put-together. An instant classic. Highly recommend for any young dancer in your life. Perfect gift, too! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,849,890 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #40 in Dance Reference #100 in Classical Dance #130 in Dancing Reference | ## Images ![The Ballet Companion: A Dancer's Guide to the Technique, Traditions, and Joys of Ballet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qbU5E3ISL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the money *by A***R on May 10, 2016* This is a great book for any ballet dancers who want to fine tune their technique or starting-out dancers or parents who are serious about their art. Not to mention, Eliza Gaynor Minden is a wonder woman who has reformed the pointe shoe for the better. Way to think outside the "box". < dancer puns. Haha. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Instant Classic! Highly recommend for young dancers. *by H***N on December 14, 2015* As a dancer of many years and a teacher of dance, this is just one of my favorite books for my young students. Really lovely pictures, stories, and a holistic approach to the art, history, and basics of ballet. So well put-together. An instant classic. Highly recommend for any young dancer in your life. Perfect gift, too! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read! *by S***S on July 31, 2018* Bought Used and still very pleased with the books quality! Hard back cover of a very informative Ballet book, highly recommended read/seller! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/140259739-the-ballet-companion-a-dancers-guide-to-the-technique-traditions](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/140259739-the-ballet-companion-a-dancers-guide-to-the-technique-traditions) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*