'ADVANCED' contains54 selections, composed and played by Dirk Vanderstoep, for the most frequently occuring exercises in a classical ballet lesson. The piano music is very supportive and inspiring and of course all music pieces are provided with clear introductions. Following the common building up, the CD begins with a Révérence and a preparative exercise; then come the Pliés and from that point, all exercises (up to and including the 'grand battement au millieu') are played in two versions, one after the other: with different tempi and/or times. By this, the possibilities for the ballet teacher are innumerable. At the end of this compact disc you will find, among others, some sautes, 4 petit allegros, a jump for men, tours (piqués and déboulés), a pas de valse and 4 exercises for point shoes. A closing in 4/4 legato completes this album. It is not the sequence or amount of exercises that matters the most, but impressive is the wonderful music that makes this compact disc so special. Please convince yourself!
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