A Child's Introduction to Ballet: The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance
Welcome to the magical world of ballet! In this book you'll experience dance in a whole new way—by listening and learning at the same time. You'll read about the history of ballet and its most famous dancers, composers, and choreographers. You'll find out a little bit about the different ballet steps and positions (and get a chance to try them yourself). And best of all, you'll read the wonderful stories of the world's greatest ballets, and, as the stories unfold, you can listen to pieces of music from some of them. Soon, you will be a ballet expert!FromThe NutcrackerandSwan LaketoRodeo,Fancy Free, andPeter and the Wolf, all of the world's most popular and beloved ballets are included here, illustrated with beautiful watercolors that you will want to return to again and again. Enjoy the stories (and the stories behind):La SylphideGiselleCoppéliaDon QuioxoteSwan LakeSleeping BeautyThe NutcrackerDying SwanFirebirdPetrouchkaThe Rite of SpringPeter and the WolfRomeo and JulietRodeoFancy FreeCircus PolkaCinderellaDaphnis and Choloëand more!--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.