My First Ballet Book
From Barres and Ballet Shoes to Pliés and Performances
Kingfisher · Print & ebook · August 15, 2023
What should I wear to ballet class?
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- Who it’s for
- A practical guide to ballet classes, stage dancing, and watching performances, with photographs of dance.
- Themes
- Ballet class skills and preparation, Dancing on stage, Watching ballet performances
- Genres
- Dance & Movement
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What should I wear to ballet class? How do I make the correct shapes with my arms and feet? What should I remember when I dance on stage? My First Ballet Book provides the answers to these and many more questions. It will inform and inspire all young dancers—those just starting out and those who are already immersed in the world of ballet.
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Perfectly pitched text by expert author Kate Castle, a former dancer with the Royal Ballet, provides a highly practical guide to every aspect of ballet, while beautiful photographs truly capture the magic of dance—from the excitement of a child’s first class to the joy of dancing on stage and the wonder of watching ballet in performance. Hints and tips throughout will help every child make the most of their ballet classes.
Ballet Class Essentials
A practical guide to ballet classes, stage dancing, and watching performances, with photographs of dance.
Come here for
- Practical guidance on ballet clothing, arm and foot shapes, and stage preparation
- Hints and tips for making the most of ballet classes
Expect
- Guidance for beginners and children already immersed in ballet
- Photographs capturing first classes, stage dancing, and ballet performances
Where it sits
| Dance & Movement | 99% |
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Publisher categories
- Kids' Crafts
- Dance & Movement
- Gymnastics
- Authors
- Kate Castle
- Publisher
- Kingfisher
- Published
- August 15, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Ballet class skills and preparation · Dancing on stage · Watching ballet performances
- Reading lane
- Kids' Crafts