Woodward, Ian: Teach Yourself Ballet

Teach Yourself Books series: Ballet - Here is a book for both the beginner and the keen ballet-goer. The story of dance is followed from its beginnings with the Romans and Ancient Greeks, through the Renaissance and the Romantic Ballet, to the modern dance of the 20th century. In addition to this account of the historical development of ballet, there are unique and fascinating sections on the nature of ballet and its appeal to audiences today.