A Child's Introduction to Ballet (+CD)

A Child's Introduction to Ballet (+CD)

The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance

Laura Lee

Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover 96 pages April 30, 2007 Language: English 250x250mm

ISBN / Barcode: 1579126995

Categoria: Danza Libri x Ragazzi

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! From The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to Rodeo, Fancy Free, and Peter 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 Sylphide Giselle Coppélia Don Quioxote Swan Lake Sleeping Beauty The Nutcracker Dying Swan Firebird Petrouchka The Rite of Spring Peter and the Wolf Romeo and Juliet Rodeo Fancy Free Circus Polka Cinderella Daphnis and Choloë and more!

€ 19.50