This book is one of three pamphlets compiled by Lincoln Kirstein, together with "Blast at Ballet" (1937) and "What Ballet Is All About" (1959).
Lincoln Kirstein was an influential figure in American culture, recognized for his contributions to dance, especially his collaboration with George Balanchine in founding the New York City Ballet.
"Ballet Alphabet" is characterized as a primer for non-experts, indicating it was designed to introduce basic concepts of ballet to a wider audience.
