A Child's Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated): The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
A Child's Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated): The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance
By (Author) Laura Lee
Illustrated by Meredith Hamilton
Running Press,U.S.
Running Press Adult
12th May 2020
16th April 2020
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
792.8
Physical Properties
Hardback
96
Width 260mm, Height 260mm, Spine 18mm
740g
Description
Young dancers have fallen in love with this charming, illustrated exploration of the world's great ballets. Featuring twenty-five famous and beloved pieces such as Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf and Fancy Free, these stories bring iconic performances to life and inspire readers to listen and dance along to the music that has made them enduring classics.
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.Author Bio
Laura Lee is the author of several books, which include Blame It on the Rain: How Weather Has Changed History. Laura lives in Michigan where she divides her time between writing and producing ballet educational tours with Russian ballet star Valery Lantratov.
Meredith Hamilton has illustrated nine books in the Child's Intro series. Her other illustration work includes apps for children, cookbooks, and Steuben glass. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.