Article: Class notes: great music CDs for many genres.('Dance Class II', 'Percussion for the Dance Technique of Lester Horton, Vol. 1.', 'Live Choreography Collection Vol. 1.', 'Ciao, Amore!', 'Ballet Music for Barre & Center Floor A Fabulous Ballet Class', 'Dances for Recitals and Exams', 'Beethoven's Wig 4: Dance Along Symphonies', 'Scott Killian, New Ballet Music 12')(Sound recording review)

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Ballet teacher Kathryn Sullivan says the class accompanist is "another teacher." So true. The accompanist can expand even a basic tendu combination or a magnificent adagio. The sound emanating from a piano (or drum or even a CD) provides emotional support and rhythmic energy as well as dramatic context--and even a touch of humor.

Dance Class II

78 mins.; $24.25. www.discountdance.com

A traditional ballet class played by Whit Kellogg with gusto and finesse. Terrific selections from the operatic repertory reflect Kellogg's vast experience at the Metropolitan Opera and beyond. And a. piano arrangement of "Bali H'ai" ...

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