A Child's Introduction to Ballet

The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance

By Lee, Laura B. & Hamilton, Meredith

Publishers Summary:
The latest volume in Black Dog’s successful book-and-CD series combines the mesmerizing stories of the world’s great ballets with fun facts, dancing how-tos, history, profiles— all accompanied by charming original watercolors. From Swan Lake and The Nutcracker to Peter and the Wolf and Fancy Free, the of twenty-five of the world’s best-loved ballets are told, accompanied by corresponding tracks on an enclosed CD. These are the charming stories that bring ballet to life on the stage, along with the music that has made them into enduring classics. Surrounding the stories is a captivating, illustrated history of ballet, each page filled with information, artwork, and profiles of the world’s great dancers, choreographers, and composers. There are even instructions on ballet positions and the key moves that every dancer needs to know. The musical selections included on the CD are keyed to specific points in the text, making the book uniquely interactive, educational, and fun.

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ISBN
978-1-57912-699-5
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on August 1, 2007

Gr 4-8 This lively and attractive volume delves into the history of ballet from its beginnings in Italy through the 20th century. Lee provides information about the evolution of ballet technique and introduces the personalities and contributions of choreographers, composers, and dancers. Some...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

Ballet history and information about individual dancers and choreographers is scattered throughout this book. Synopses of twenty-one ballets are also prese...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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