--- product_id: 362514 title: "The Ballet Companion: Ballet Companion" price: "R1121" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/362514-the-ballet-companion-ballet-companion store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Elegant hardcover with silk pages 352 pages of expert content 150 pro ballet photos The Ballet Companion: Ballet Companion **Price:** R1121 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎭 Elevate your dance journey with the ultimate ballet bible! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ballet Companion: Ballet Companion - **How much does it cost?** R1121 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/362514-the-ballet-companion-ballet-companion) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Holistic Dance Wellness:** Includes injury prevention, nutrition, and cross-training with yoga & Pilates. - β€’ **Insider Tips from Stars:** Technique secrets and advice from American Ballet Theatre professionals. - β€’ **Master Ballet Fundamentals:** Comprehensive guide covering positions, steps, and major training systems. - β€’ **Visual Learning Powerhouse:** 150 stunning photos demonstrating perfect execution by top dancers. - β€’ **Perfect Gift & Collector’s Item:** Beautiful hardcover with ballet pink ribbon bookmark and silk pages. ## Overview The Ballet Companion by Eliza Gaynor Minden is a definitive, beautifully illustrated hardcover guide for dancers of all levels. Featuring 150 professional photos, expert advice on technique, wellness, and performance, plus insider tips from ballet stars, this 352-page volume blends tradition with modern training essentials. Highly rated and a top seller in dance references, it’s the perfect resource and gift for aspiring ballerinas and enthusiasts alike. ## 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: Satisfied customer - Very informative advice for a young or tween dancer and parents. Review: Must Read for All Ballerinas - I purchased this book as a new dancer, looking to have tips and pointers that many of the students had learned after years of practice and, mainly, just a glossary of the ballet terms and their meaning. I ended up purchasing three books, this being the best book by far. This book included much helpful information from a historical perspective, quick tips, and further information on ballet whether you are an aspiring dancer or just a viewer. This makes the perfect gift for the young and old girl/boy who is interested in the dance world. For reference: It is about 8 by 9.5 inches, very beautiful thick silk pages, has a ballet pink ribbon for a bookmark. Perfect gift that could pass off as collector's edition. ## Features - Author: Minden, Eliza Gaynor. - Publisher: Touchstone - Pages: 352 - Publication Date: 2005-10-04 - Edition: 939th - Binding: Hardcover - MSRP: 22.02 - ISBN13: 9780743264075 - ISBN: 074326407X - Other ISBN: 9781416595717 - Other ISBN Binding: print - Language: en ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #70,256 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Dancing Reference #7 in Classical Dancing | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 251 Reviews | ## Images ![The Ballet Companion: Ballet Companion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91dT3GkPJlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Satisfied customer *by D***A on September 3, 2026* Very informative advice for a young or tween dancer and parents. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Read for All Ballerinas *by A***N on February 5, 2009* I purchased this book as a new dancer, looking to have tips and pointers that many of the students had learned after years of practice and, mainly, just a glossary of the ballet terms and their meaning. I ended up purchasing three books, this being the best book by far. This book included much helpful information from a historical perspective, quick tips, and further information on ballet whether you are an aspiring dancer or just a viewer. This makes the perfect gift for the young and old girl/boy who is interested in the dance world. For reference: It is about 8 by 9.5 inches, very beautiful thick silk pages, has a ballet pink ribbon for a bookmark. Perfect gift that could pass off as collector's edition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AN essential book for Ballet Lovers, Students, Teachers, Audiences *by L***X on July 17, 2022* At a time when children spend far too much time in front of screens, and not nearly enough time moving and expressing themselves in direct, life-nourishing ways, ballet training is a powerful way to encourage a child to develop strength, discipline, health and aesthetics. The Ballet Companion is a wonderful, practical companion to the ballet journey, wonderful written, organized and photographed as a guide to the technique, traditions and living joys of ballet. A classic, this book is even more precious now in this post-pandemic world, where children have been locked down and remote. Ballet training is a way back and a way forward into a better future for our young people. Ballet is both an athletic and an art form. Empowering for all who practice it, it is especially important in these times of challenge for young people who can learn to face an uncertain future with greater composure, grace of presence and stamina. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Ballet Companion: Ballet Companion - Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet (Dover Books on Dance) - Basic Principles of Classical Ballet: Russian Ballet Technique --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/362514-the-ballet-companion-ballet-companion](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/362514-the-ballet-companion-ballet-companion) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*