This informative and beautiful book is the perfect reference volume for children who love ballet. Featuring more than 160 stunning color and black-and-white photographs from The Royal Ballet, this masterpiece covers all things ballet. Included are a history of ballet; an overview of basic ballet steps, music, and choreography; a look at The Royal Ballet and The Royal Ballet School; information about shoes, costumes, and theatres; stories of some of The Royal Ballet’s classical and modern repertory, like Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Alice in Wonderland; profiles of world-renowned dancers; and a helpful glossary. The book offers a unique insight into ballet, as seen through the eyes of The Royal Ballet. mjw |
Title: Ballet Spectacular: A Young Ballet Lover’s Guide and An Insight Into A Magical World
Author: Lisa Miles
Illustrator: Images from The Royal Ballet
Publisher: Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.
Copyright: 2015
Original Language: English
Original Publisher: Carlton Books, Limited. London
Original Copyright: 2014
ISBN: 978-0-7641-6745-4
Hardcover pages: 80
Age range: 8-14
Genre: Information book, Nonfiction
Author’s ethnicity: British
Author’s residence: England
Subjects: Ballet, Ballet dancers, Costumes, Dance, Music, Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House, Theatres |