A child's introduction to ballet : the stories, music and magic of classical dance / Laura Lee ; illustrated by Meredith Hamilton.
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TextPublisher: New York : Black Dog & Leventhal, 2020Copyright date: ©2020Edition: First revised editionDescription: 96 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780762469079
- 0762469072
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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!
"Revised and updated!"--Cover.
Includes index.
Page 10 includes a URL for the accompanying music, but it is an unsupported link. The accompanying music can be found at the Hatchett Book Group website.
Woven into these tales is a captivating history of ballet, filled with information and profiles of the world's greatest dancers, choreographers, and composers. Young readers will also enjoy fun facts and dancing how-tos all while listening to excerpts of classical music. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster depicting the five positions of ballet.