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Perfect your port de bras, pas de deux and learn how to dance adagio and allegro. Find out the best way to look after your ballet shoes and make sure your make up is just right for your first night on stage. Contains everything you need to know to become a ballet dancer, from the best ballet dancer in the business, Darcey Bussell.
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Darcey Bussell was born in London and studied at the Royal Ballet School. In 1986 she won the Prix de Lausanne. She moved to The Royal Ballet in 1988, and became a Principal in 1989. She has appeared with New York City Ballet, Kirov Ballet, Australian Ballet and Paris Opera Ballet. She received the 1990 Evening Standard Ballet Award and was awarded an OBE in 1995.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This ia a very nice book with inticing pictures. There is some introduction to ballet steps but on the whole it aims to give the flavour of Ballet. Many children I know began dancing lessons following reading it and trying some of the simple exercises within. It helps prepare you for what a young dancer might do in their class and also offers a little background to Ballet, Contemporary Dance and the terms and phrases used to teach and practice Dance. Recommended Reading age 8-10yrs
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a beautifully-presented quality product with really good pictures (including some of Darcey herself). It's not a 'how-to' guide - more of an introduction to the basic positions and some moves. There are also bits about stage make-up, costume etc. I think it's a book to inspire rather than teach. Although there are boys pictured throughout I would say it is quite 'girly' in tone but not too pink and frothy. I have given one to my daughter and one as a gift and I would be happy to buy again.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an ideal book for beginners under 10 years old. Darcey Bussel is the attraction as every little girl knows her. Good for pictures, shows other forms of dance too. Would recommend it as long as you are not looking for too much technical stuff.
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Beautiful, quality book.
Darcey really knows her stuff so it was no surprise that this is a truly fabulous book. I bought it for my daughter as she is Darcey's biggest fan. Read more
Published 17 months ago by balletmum
The Ballet Book
A fantastic book for any child studying ballet. Very clear pictures and text including explanations of ballet movements terms and also helpful tips.
Published 17 months ago by reader810
BEST INTRODUCTION TO BALLET
This is a "must" as a preasent to give to a child who either dreams of attending ballet classes or who has never thought about it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Swan
The Ballet Book : Thin and beautifully formed
This lovely Book was bought for my wife... an adult. It was just a bit of fun and appears to be really aimed at a less mature audience! Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Twinkle
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