The Ballet Book
£6.20£6.60 (-6%)
Does the poise, grace, and beauty of a prima ballerina take your breath away? Ever dreamt of landing that perfect pirouette?
Covering everything from basic positions to the finesse of a pas de deux, this inspiring book will help your child pursue the elegant dance form of ballet. Perfect your port de bras and learn how to dance adagio and allegro. You will even find out the best way to look after your ballet shoes and ensure your make up is just right for your first night on stage.
Using gorgeous photos of ballet dancers and easy-to-follow instructions, one of the world’s finest ballet dancers Dame Darcey Busell will teach you various poses, jumps, and exercises, as well as advanced moves and pointework.
You will also discover folk and character dancing and read about the great choreographers and composers throughout ballet’s history.
The Ballet Book beautifully illustrates the world of ballet with captivating notes on classical techniques, the evolution of the dance form, the world’s greatest dancers, and a fascinating look on what goes on behind the scene.
Budding ballet dancers, this one’s for you!
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Additional information
| Publisher | DK Children (6 April 2006) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 72 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 140531477X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1405314770 |
| Reading age | 7 – 11 years |
| Dimensions | 21.8 x 0.5 x 28.1 cm |
by Mary
This is a disappointingly slender book, but appears to be full of useful facts. I hope my granddaughter finds some good in it.
by June D.
Our great grand-daughter has just begun ballet lessons – she’s 8. It seemed the perfect book for her to refer to and enjoy. Not too complicated.
by ruperts mum
Such a beautiful book with lovely photos and all the new ballerina needs to know
by Nicole Starling
Lovely gift for young ballet fan.
by jade 68
bought for my young granddaughter who is only 4yrs, but loves ballet, and has started ballet classes. Her Mum said she started the positions right away, and her Mum, said the book was a lovely book to own, and full of inspiration for a young dancer starting out. I did ballet at a young age, and I started my daughter at a young age, and now her daughter has started, its good to start ballet early as possible, at it strengthens the leg muscles, and gives children a sense of rthymn, listening to music..piano preferred!
I bought it as a “going to a new school for the first time” present.
by Michaela
A really great ballet book for all ages for both boys and girls who have a love for ballet. This book is ideal especially for those who are studying RAD. I highly reccomend this for all ballet dancers.
by Nicola D
Purchased two as gifts for ballet dancers. Bigger than I thought and good DK quality.
by cerese
This book has around 6 pages of good information and even that can be found on the internet with ease. Also, there should be pronunciation tips for the ballet terminology. The book is not good for adult beginners, but is not written like it is for children either. There are also several random pages on folk dancing and mime etc…. In a book which is already very short and has little actual ballet information!!