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This book would be a great read for beginners interested in learning more about the techniques and movements of ballet. With almost six hundred drawings, this book is a comprehensive guide to help readers understand the basics of ballet. It also includes the history and nomenclature of ballet, making it a great reference book for those who want to dig deeper.

Written in an accessible, easy-to-read style, Jump into Jazz provides students with well-illustrated descriptions of all basic jazz steps and movements and valuable information on alignment, improvisation, injury prevention, nutrition and fitness, and history of jazz dance. Throughout the text, Movement Tips boxes help students with particularly challenging movements, and Precaution boxes help students utilize correct techniques and avoid injury.