These ballet school instruction books are perfect for extra ballet practice at home or as a gift to inspire any young dancer. Written by a former member of The Royal Ballet company, this book offers a true insider's view of absolutely everything a budding balletomane wants to know about dance from the costumes, the steps, the choreographers, and the dance companies to what it's like in a class, a rehearsal and a performance. The illustrations --luscious and atmospheric -- thrill and inspire. Also a terrific reference, this book provides detailed coverage of the history of ballet, retellings of favorite ballet stories, and a glossary of dancers, choreographers, companies and technical terms, as well as a timeline of performances. A beautiful gift book as exciting as opening night!

64 pages, hardcover, written by Kate Castle.

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Ballet school instruction books help kids discover the world of ballet and dance. Transport young readers into a real ballet class with Ballet School! Beautiful full-color photography captures children learning how to form the five positions, perform basic dance techniques, and put on a recital. Follow along with the class as they learn how to warm up before practicing, perform jumps and leaps, and execute the perfect final curtsy or bow, and much more. Ballet School captivates by showing the gracefulness of ballet in the atmosphere of a real class, letting children learn what to expect from a ballet class. Whether reading about how to dress for a performance, observing the difference between pointe shoes and slippers, or learning how to tell a story through ballet, young dancers will love this very special introduction to the world of dance

Ballet school instruction books help kids discover the world of ballet and dance. Any child who’s been dazzled by dance will treasure The Best Book of Ballet. Lavishly illustrated in full color, this information-packed book offers a behind-the-scenes look at ballet, and shows aspiring dancers the fascinating, elegant world of dance. The Best Book of Ballet takes readers from ballet school, where they’ll learn basic steps and techniques, to the stage, where they’ll learn how a performance is created. Along the way, the detailed text and step-by-step illustrations give an overview of ballet history, display costumes and make-up, and reveal the busy lives of professional dancers. Young readers developing their reference skills will find an illustrated glossary and index at the back of this ballet school instruction book.

32 pages,

beginners and yoThese coloring books are designed to teach children about history with illustrations and stories from historical events, leaders and heroes. ung children. As kids color the pictures they receive inspiration and instruction helping them to learn ballet.