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The Best Book of Ballet (Best Book of)
The Best Book of Ballet (Best Book of)
by Angela Wilkes
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This engaging series is tailored to young children's interests and reading level. Lively text explains the basics of a popular subject, while intriguing facts are brought to life through detailed and informative artwork. <p> Find out how a... (read more)

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T Is for Tutu: A Ballet Alphabet
T Is for Tutu: A Ballet Alphabet
by Sonia Rodriguez
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Tutus and leotards, pointe shoes and ribbions, stretching exercises at the barre--these are all familiar images when one is thinking of ballet. But there's much more to this historic dance form than pink tulle. There's hard work with years of study... (read more)

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My First Ballet Book
My First Ballet Book
by Kate Castle
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Because every prima ballerina started at the beginning! Perfectly pitched text by expert author Kate Castle gives a practical guide to ballet, while specially commissioned photographs capture the magic of dance, from the excitement of a child's first... (read more)

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Little Ballerina Dancing Book with CD (Little Ballerina Dancing Book)
Little Ballerina Dancing Book with CD (Little Ballerina Dancing Book)
by Fiona Watt
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This book and CD will delight any aspiring little ballerina. The CD contains over 30 minutes of enchanting ballet music perfect for tiptoeing, twirling and skipping.... (read more)

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The Dance
The Dance
by Richard Paul Evans
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Dancing marks the rites of passage in a daughter's life and that of the father who loves her. From her first carefree twirling in the flower-dotted yard, to her first solo performance in The Nutcracker, to the waltz of her wedding night, her father is... (read more)

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Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories
Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories
by Jane Yolen
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Readers are drawn into the fascinating world of dance with this beautifully illustrated anthology of tales from some of the world's most famous ballets, including "Swan Lake, The Nutcracker," and "Sleeping Beauty." Full color.... (read more)

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Ballet
Ballet
by Kate Castle
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Written by a former member of The Royal Ballet company, this book offers a true insider's view of absolutely everything a budding balletomane wants to know about dance from the costumes, the steps, the choreographers, and the dance companies to what it's... (read more)

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Dance (05 Edition)
Dance (05 Edition)
by Andree Grau
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In this original and exciting guide to the magic and beauty of dance around the world, step-by-step sequences and glorious full-color photographs offer a unique "eyewitness" view of dance traditions--from ballet to flamenco.... (read more)

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Dancing: A Practical Guide to Pursuing the Art (Performing Arts)
Dancing: A Practical Guide to Pursuing the Art (Performing Arts)
by Rebecca Love Fishkin
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Are you serious about your art? Dancing can be an exciting and fulfilling career, but it takes more than talent to succeed. Get the inside scoop with this detailed guide, which includes tips on education, technique, and more. Profiles of working dancers... (read more)

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Steps in Ballet: Basic Exercises at the Barre, Basic Center Exercises, Basic Allegro Steps
Steps in Ballet: Basic Exercises at the Barre, Basic Center Exercises, Basic Allegro Steps
by Thalia Mara
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Instructive techniques for practicing ballet away from class are presented in this compilation of three previously published volumes. Elementary barre exercises, basic arm movements and positions of the body, and elevation and connecting steps are... (read more)

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!Ole! Flamenco
!Ole! Flamenco
by George Ancona
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A photo-essay about flamenco, a centuries-old living art form, originating in southern Spain, that incorporates traditional dance, song, and music.... (read more)

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The Ballet Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Classical Dance (Young Performer's Guides)
The Ballet Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Classical Dance (Young Performer's Guides)
by National Ballet Scho
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Produced in conjunction with Canada's world-famous National Ballet School, The Ballet Book is a definitive instructional resource for youth and their parents who are beginning to explore the possibilities and delights of ballet. The book illustrates in... (read more)

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Mao's Last Dancer (Movie Tie-In)
Mao's Last Dancer (Movie Tie-In)
by Li Cunxin
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From a desperately poor village in northeast China, at age eleven, Li Cunxin was chosen by Madame Mao's cultural delegates to be taken from his rural home and brought to Beijing, where he would study ballet. In 1979, the young dancer arrived in Texas as... (read more)

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Degas and the Dance: The Painter and the Petits Rats, Perfecting Their Art
Degas and the Dance: The Painter and the Petits Rats, Perfecting Their Art
by Susan Goldman Rubin
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For the first time, here is a book that reveals the intriguing world of ballet dancers behind the scenes-as shown exclusively through the life and work of Degas. More than 30 Degas paintings and drawings capture each step of the journey from little girl... (read more)

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Beautiful Ballerina
Beautiful Ballerina
by Marilyn Nelson
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A talented team of children's book creators craft a beautiful, stirring tribute to the grace and power of prima ballerinas everywhere. Every little girl has the dream to become a prima ballerina! On today's ever-changing cultural stage, ballerinas come... (read more)

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I Dreamed I Was a Ballerina
I Dreamed I Was a Ballerina
by Anna Pavlova
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Ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) describes her first trip to the ballet as a young girl in Russia to see "Sleeping Beauty" in this excerpt from her journal which captures the fleeting moments that transformed even dance itself, and led her to become... (read more)

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Footnotes: Dancing the World's Best-Loved Ballets
Footnotes: Dancing the World's Best-Loved Ballets
by Frank Augustyn
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Profiling seven classic ballets, this book makes an ideal introduction to the history of the art, as well as to such great dancers as Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Barishnikov, and Margot Fonteyn. Illustrations.... (read more)

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Tap Dancing (Dance)
Tap Dancing (Dance)
by Karen Marie Graves
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From TV and movies to after-school classes, dance has never been so hot. With step-by-step moves, info on competitions, and the history of each style, each book is like a fun dance lesson. Encourage your readers to get active and groove!... (read more)

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Ballerina: A Step-By-Step Guide to Ballet with DVD
Ballerina: A Step-By-Step Guide to Ballet with DVD
by Jane Hackett
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This richly illustrated guide uses beautiful photographs, informative text, and a free instructional DVD to help beginner and intermediate ballet students gain a greater understanding of this timeless art.... (read more)

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Choreographer (Cool Arts Careers)
Choreographer (Cool Arts Careers)
by Katie Marsico
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Learn about the thrilling world of choreography and find out what it takes to make it in this competitive career.... (read more)

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