From the graceful flutter of Princess Florine at Sleeping Beauty‎'‎s wedding to the playful jetees in the first act of Giselle‎,‎ the variation ‎- or short solo work ‎- is one of the key elements of classical ballet‎.‎ Arguing that true artistry requires in‎-depth knowledge‎,‎ former Kirov dancer and teacher Nina Danilova has worked with students for many years to focus on performing individual variations with the greatest extent of technical proficiency and artistic sensitivity‎.‎ Eight Female Classical Ballet Variations lays out eight of the most important variations in the ballerina‎'‎s repertoire‎.‎ Each chapter is divided into five sections‎:‎ a piano reduction of the score‎;‎ a contextual note covering the history of the ballet‎,‎ the plot‎,‎ and memorable dancers who have performed the role‎;‎ and instructions for dancing the variation itself‎,‎ illustrated literally step by step‎.‎ Accompanied by a comprehensive companion website‎,‎ Eight Female Classical Ballet Variations pairs Danilova‎'‎s impeccable technique with her decades of pedagogical experience‎.‎Teachers will welcome this class‎.‎‎.‎‎.‎