A Child's Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated)

The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance

by Laura Lee

Illustrated by Meredith Hamilton

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Regular Price $24.99 CAD

Hardcover Revised

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Hardcover Revised

Regular Price $19.99

Regular Price $24.99 CAD

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On Sale

Mar 10, 2020

Page Count

96 Pages

Publisher

ISBN-13

9780762469079

Genre

Children's Books / Juvenile Nonfiction / Performing Arts / Dance

Description

This enchanting introduction to the wonderful world of ballet allows you to listen while you learn about the world’s greatest ballets, dancers, choreographers, and composers!

Experience the history of dance in a whole new way—by listening and learning at the same time. You'll meet the captivating characters that make up the ballet universe—from talented dancers such as Misty Copeland to legendary composers such as Tchaikovsky—and learn all about twenty-five timeless dances that have mesmerized the world over including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf, Fancy Free, and more. The book includes access to a website where you can download the music from each ballet and bring these classic performances to life!

Full of fun facts throughout plus a removable poster of ballet positions you can learn yourself, this introduction will make you a dance expert in no time. So put on your leotard, tights, or tutu; strap on your ballet shoes; and pirouette your way into the enchanting realm of ballet!

Dance through A Child's Introduction to Ballet with music keyed to pages inside!

As readers learn more about ballet, they meet young dancer Natasha. In colorful call-outs, Natasha tells dancers which track to listen to, and asks fun questions that make the experience of learning about ballet, dancing, dancers, composers, and the history of this art more fun than ever. Click below to see all 19 tracks, and listen or download them for pure enjoyment.