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13 books found for search by topic Ballet Dancer Injury, Rehabilitaion, Health Books
Here are some ballet dance books that anyone who is studying or dancing ballet should own at least one of. There is an informed body of knowledge on ballet related injuries and rehabilitation to suppliment the advice of a qualified physician. Possibly more important is the approach of ballet dancer injury prevention and well being. Save yourself a lot of time (and money!) by taking advantage of this essential information. There are many ounces of prevention available. Books listed are resources for ballet dancers, parents of dancers, body workers, and health professionals.

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Ballet Body Book by Leigh Wells ed. by Jessica Deutsch Dance Injuries - their Prevention and Care by Daniel Arnheim Dance Technique and Injury Prevention by Justin Howse and Shirley Hancock Getting Started in Ballet by Anna Paskevska How to Dance Forever: Surviving Against the Odds by Daniel Nagrin Raoul Gelabert's Anatomy for the Dancer with exercises to improve technique and prevent injuries as told to William Como by William Como Stretching by Bob Anderson	The Dancers Body Book by Allegra Kent with James and Constance Camner The Dancers Book of Health by L. M. Vincent M.D. The Dancers Foot Book: A complete guide to foot Care by Terry Spilken The Joffrey Ballet School's Ballet-Fit by Dena Simone Moss and Allison Kyle Leopold The New York City Ballet Workout by Peter Martins The Pointe Book, Revised Edition by Janice Barringer and Sarah Schlesinger


Ballet Body Book by Leigh Wells ed. by Jessica Deutsch Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc. , 1982 , 210 pages, Some illistrations - black and white
The author states this is not intended as a "ballet book", intended for older women. Uses ballet movement as a guide for body shaping and muscle toning. Ideal pre-ballet book for older women.
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Dance Injuries - their Prevention and Care by Daniel Arnheim Foreword / Preface Joan Schlaisch		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Mosby , 1975 , 183 pages, Some photos, diagrams, tables - black and white
great book for both teachers and dancers on injury care and prevention.
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Dance Technique and Injury Prevention by Justin Howse and Shirley Hancock Foreword / Preface Ninette de Valois		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information A & C Black, London - Theater Arts Books/New York , 1992,1998, ? , 198 pages, Extensive photos and illustration - black and white
One of the best books around about dancing, related injuries, includes strengthing exercises, much more
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Getting Started in Ballet by Anna Paskevska Foreword / Preface Violette Verdy		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Oxford University Press , 1997 , 162 pages, Some Photos - black and white
Great book for parents, teachers, young dancers, anyone involved in the life of a young dancer
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How to Dance Forever: Surviving Against the Odds by Daniel Nagrin Foreword / Preface Authors Introduction		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Quill/William Morrow and Company, New York , 1988 , 367 pages, Few photos - black and white
A treasure trove of practical information, insight, and advice, based on the authors personal experience - sure to benefit any dancer of any age willing to take the time to read this book. A must have for adult dancers new to the study of the art.
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Raoul Gelabert's Anatomy for the Dancer with exercises to improve technique and prevent injuries as told to William Como by William Como Foreword / Preface Author		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Danab Publishing Co. , 1964 , 57 pages, Extensive photos - black and white
An excellent sourcebook for bodyworkers in the dance field. Very hard to find.
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Stretching by Bob Anderson Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Shelter Publications , 1980, 1997 , 192 pages, Extensive illustrations - black and white
Great illustrations.
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The Dancers Body Book by Allegra Kent with James and Constance Camner Foreword / Preface unattributed Forward		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information William Morrow and Company, Inc. , 1984 , 220 pages, Many photos - black and white
The focus of this book is on eating sensibly and 'healthy' to create a healthy ballet body without going on a "crazy diet".
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The Dancers Book of Health by L. M. Vincent M.D. Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Andrews and McMeel, Inc. , 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984 , 151 pages, some illustration, some photo - black and white
Many dance specific injurys and health related issues both mental and physical.
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The Dancers Foot Book: A complete guide to foot Care by Terry Spilken Foreword / Preface Authors Introduction		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information A Dance Horizons Book, Princton Book Company, Publishers , 1990 , 144 pages, Many photographs and illustrations - black and white
A must have and must read book for all ballet dance students and performers. Informed, common sense approach, easy to read, with diagrams, photographs, and x-ray's used in examples.
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The Joffrey Ballet School's Ballet-Fit by Dena Simone Moss and Allison Kyle Leopold Foreword / Preface Authors Note and Introduction		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information St. Martin's Griffin, New York , 1999 , 258 pages, Many photos - black and white
Adult beginners, this is one of many books to walk you through the process of starting entry level adult ballet classes as a vehicle to physical fitness. Please read the review.
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The New York City Ballet Workout by Peter Martins Foreword / Preface authors		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Quill/William Morrow and Company, New York , 1997 , 205 pages, Extensive photos - black and white
The book says 50 but I counted 52 exercises and stretches for shaping and strength. Doubles as a photo essay of NYCB dancer physique a little too much, detracts from the book.
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The Pointe Book, Revised Edition by Janice Barringer and Sarah Schlesinger Foreword / Preface intro by David Howard		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Princton Book Company, Publishers , 1998 , 186 pages, Very few photos or diagrams - black and white
THE RESOURCE for information regarding this tool of the dance craft.
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