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Classical Ballet: The Dance Lesson

Specifications
- UK / France, 2004
- directed by Claude Reyner
- 1.33:1
- monaural
- colour, 60 minutes
- Certificate: E (exempt)
- Date Released: October 2008
DVD Features
- Instructive DVD divided into 4 main areas :
- - Barre Exercises
- - Centre Work
- - The Enchainement
- - The Reverence (Acknowledgement)
- Interactive menu
- BONUS documentary retrospective – The development of classical ballet up to the neo-classical style
- Preview extracts from the first DVD, ‘Classical Ballet : The Basics’
Eureka! TV | From Dream to Reality (Volume 2)
The Dance Lesson: First and Second Years
Chloe’s dream is coming true. The ballerina of her imagination has magically appeared, and is going to introduce her to classical ballet. Chloe is going to start her training by taking part in a dance lesson.
This programme is divided into four main parts:
- Barre Exercises
- Centre Work
- The Enchainement
- The Reverence (Acknowledgement)
You will then find a retrospective – the development of classical ballet up to the neo-classical style. At the end of the DVD you will discover extracts from the first programme ‘Classical Ballet: The Basics’, which explains the basic positions and movements.
DVD Menu
1. Introduction
2. Role of the Barre
3. Plies
4. Degages
5. Ronds de Jambe
6. Bas de Jambe
7. Grands Battements
8. Releves
9. Exercises at the Centre
10. Adage
11. Pas de Bourree
12. Pirouettes
13. First jumps
14. Enchainement
15. The Reverence
16. Conclusion
17. Trailer for the DVD: The Basics
18. Bonus: A little history. Development of Ballet up to the neo-classical style
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Featuring:
Chloe – Charlotte Pavageau
Solo Ballerina – Veronique Saouter
Dance Instructor – Sarah Berreby
Technical Adviser – Isabelle Morille
Pianist – Michel Mytrovytch
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