Description
A young dancer learns what happens in ballet class, the basic positions of ballet, the gestures and mimicry used in ballet, and what happens during a performance, along with story lines from famous ballets and a glossary of ballet terms.
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A gentle story provides the setting for this introduction to the wonderful world of ballet. A perfect gift for a beginning ballerina, the first five positions and other ballet basics are illustrated and explained. Every girl's favorite ballets including The Nutcracker and Swan Lake are introduced as well. Ballet is a virtual rite of passage for many girls and the market extends beyond traditional bookstores to dance schools. The package includes a 40-page hardcover picture book plus a fluffy, pink and white tutu trimmed with red ribbon rosebuds at the waist. The elastic waistband stretches comfortably from 16" to 26" (41 to 66 cm). Together, the book and tutu make this the perfect package for every little budding ballerina!
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