My First Ballet Book

by Kate Castle

Overview

From barres and ballet shoes to plies and performances—a step-by-step introduction to the magic of ballet

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780753479414
Publisher:	Kingfisher
Publication date:	08/15/2023
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	368,168
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kate Castle began her career as a dancer with the Royal Ballet. Later she became the education officer for the company, and has worked as a dance consultant and educator for many years. She has written several children's books about ballet, including the Kingfisher favorite The Best Book of Ballet.

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 3-Beginning with "What is ballet?" this book covers a different aspect of the dance on each spread, from what to wear to what goes on behind the scenes at a performance. Accurate, detailed color photos depict a group of ethnically diverse children learning the fundamentals. At the more advanced levels, an older boy and girl demonstrate jumps, arabesques, and pas de deux. With each subject there are tips, such as definitions of French words used in ballet and the criteria for being ready to dance "en pointe." The succinct text and myriad photos make this an appealing guide.-Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

The succinct text and myriad photos make this an appealing guide.” —School Library Journal

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