The Pointe book : shoes, training & technique / Janice Barringer, Sarah Schlesinger

By:

Barringer, Janice [autor]

Contributor(s):

Schlesinger, Sarah, 1947- [autor]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Trenton, NJ : Princeton Book Company, Publishers, [2021]Edition: Fourth editionDescription: xviii, 461 pàgines : il·lustracions ; 23 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

sense mediació

Carrier type:

volum

ISBN:

9780871273987

Subject(s):

Sabatilles de dansa clàssica

Contents:

Conté: A brief history of pointe dancing -- The foot and the pointe shoemaking process -- The pointe shoe fitting process -- Pointe shoe size charts -- Preparing and caring for pointe shoes -- Shoe accessories -- The shoe supervisors -- Profiles of pointe shoemakers and sellers -- Pointe shoe designers -- Basics of teaching pointe -- Pointe training in higher education -- Profiles of pointe treining methods --Sample pointe classes -- Pointe-related injuries and their remedies -- Tools for treating and preventing pointe-related injuries -- Conversations on pointe

Summary: "Provides a brief history of pointe dancing; features comprehensive information about the processes of making, fitting, preparing, and caring for pointe shoes, with profiles of shoemakers and sellers, and size charts; examines pointe teaching and training techniques; and looks at pointe-related injuries and their treatments" -- Internet archivesSummary: "Other new features include: .updated pointe shoe size charts .new information about pointe shoe fitting .innovative ways to sew on ribbons .new shoes that compliment dark skin .the subject of touching and sexuasl harassment is addressed .new interviews with famous and highly respected teachers 'an extensive list of colleges and universities that offer ballet and pointe classes .entirely new chapter on sample pointe classes .extensively updated medical section with surprising revelations about anti- inflammatories and ice. .new flooring products to prevent harsh impact and slipping .expnded Men on Pointe section due to increased interest by male dancers .section on Profiles of Pointe Shoemakers and Sellers is totally updated ballerinas talk about their shoes,how they prepare them. and new products they can't live without" -- Amazon

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Home library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Llibre	Biblioteca Barcelona	Biblioteca Barcelona BCN Lliure Accés	793.4 BAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		1900087702

Inclou bibliografia (pàgines 445-452) i índex

"Provides a brief history of pointe dancing; features comprehensive information about the processes of making, fitting, preparing, and caring for pointe shoes, with profiles of shoemakers and sellers, and size charts; examines pointe teaching and training techniques; and looks at pointe-related injuries and their treatments" -- Internet archives

"Other new features include: .updated pointe shoe size charts .new information about pointe shoe fitting .innovative ways to sew on ribbons .new shoes that compliment dark skin .the subject of touching and sexuasl harassment is addressed .new interviews with famous and highly respected teachers 'an extensive list of colleges and universities that offer ballet and pointe classes .entirely new chapter on sample pointe classes .extensively updated medical section with surprising revelations about anti- inflammatories and ice. .new flooring products to prevent harsh impact and slipping .expnded Men on Pointe section due to increased interest by male dancers .section on Profiles of Pointe Shoemakers and Sellers is totally updated ballerinas talk about their shoes,how they prepare them. and new products they can't live without" -- Amazon

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