The Art of Ballet Accompaniment

"In my opinion, a skilled accompanist can be one of the greatest assets to a ballet teacher and their students. There are many layers of knowledge necessary to facilitate success in the classroom, and I find that this book touches on them all in great detail. I believe that it is a must-read for pianists interested in playing for ballet class, as well as informative for both teachers and students alike."—Allen Peiffer, Professional Placement Manager, Faculty, School of American Ballet; Former Dancer, New York City Ballet

"The Art of Ballet Accompaniment is a no-nonsense, well-written must-read for dance teachers and musicians alike. Dance teachers, accompanists, and dancers will benefit from adopting Gerald Lishka's easy-to-follow suggestions to hone their craft."—Patrick Corbin, MFA, Associate Professor of Practice, USC–Glorya Kaufman School of Dance; Artistic Director, CorbinDances; Former Dancer, Joffrey Ballet, The Paul Taylor Dance Company