preface
How to read and enjoy this book

History of Ballet

France under Louis XIV
The era of romantic ballet
Tchaikovsky's three major ballets
Diaghilev's Ballets Russes
After the Ballets Russes, ballet spread throughout the world.
Great dancers of the late 20th century
Introduction to ballet masterpieces by genre

Glossary

A and B
Da Ra
Ma·Ba
Sa-a
deviation
kappa
Alphanumeric characters

Column
Interview with Yui Yonezawa, Principal Dancer at the New National Theatre Ballet Company of Japan
The secret to dancing in pointe shoes?
The reviewer and author's favorite ballet DVDs
The persistence to create a beautiful tutu
List of major references
Conclusion

An interesting story about ballet terminology!

This dictionary was compiled by the author, who has studied classical ballet since childhood and has enjoyed numerous ballet performances, with the cooperation of experts to capture the charm of ballet.
The author included terms that he felt would make him 'like ballet even more' if he read them when he wanted to enjoy ballet.
It unravels the history of classical ballet from its birth to the present day, and provides explanations of representative works and roles, choreographers and dancers, names of movements and positions, stage terminology, and miscellaneous knowledge.
It also includes a wealth of ballet-related reading and entertainment, including an interview with a principal dancer from the New National Theatre Ballet of Japan, the secrets of dancing in pointe shoes, and stories from designers who create beautiful tutus.

Easy-to-understand explanations with cute illustrations!

For ballet pieces with complex intertwined stories, a character relationship chart is included to help you easily understand the character relationships.
Additionally, the content on how to dance, including representative ballet movements and positions, was explained with illustrations.
Just by looking at the diverse and lovely illustrations, you will be able to fully feel the charm of the release.
This book is a dictionary of ballet terms recommended for everyone who loves the “world of ballet,” from beginners who want to learn about ballet to ballet enthusiasts.