In this bilingual coloring book, talented Catie and her friends are busy getting ready for a recital. Children can join them at ballet school to color pictures of their rehearsals and the performance, from practicing pirouettes to taking a final bow. Brief captions are in both English and Spanish. En este libro de colorear bilingüe la talentosa Catie y sus amigos se preparan para el recital. Acompáñalos coloreando dibujos de los ensayos escuela de ballet y el estreno, desde como practicar piruetas hasta el saludo final al público. Leyendas en inglés y en español.

Join talented Catie and her friends at ballet school. 27 ready-to-color pictures show the young dancers practicing leaps, pirouettes, and other moves. For even more fun, create your own exciting ballet scenes with 26 colorful stickers.

This DK visual guide to ballet history goes beyond other ballet books, with beautiful photography that captures famous dancers and key stories. Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives and achievements of dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell. Meet composers and choreographers, from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to Matthew Bourne. From its origins at court and the first national ballet companies, to the contemporary scene and extraordinary venues that stage the productions, this book covers an impressive history of ballet and provides an invaluable overview of the subject. Filled with rarely seen photographs covering all the key figures, pieces, and performances, and compelling facts about each dance--the sources they draw from, their production history, and their reception over time--Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story is an essential gift for all ballet enthusiasts.

Leap and twirl with Noelle who loves ballet more than anything. So much so that she dances all the time, and going to ballet class is her favorite part of the week. Her ballet teacher Miss Maya knows how to make learning each position so much fun as she moves with precision! Noelle learns that Miss Maya has a very special announcement surprise for all of the little twirlers in ballet class. They will be having their first ballet recital showcasing their beautiful ballet moves. Dance along with Noelle as she pliés and relevés, showing you just how much she loves ballet in this lyrical ballet book aspiring little twirlers and ballerinas alike.

Find everything your child needs to know to improve their ballet in this book and DVD from Director of the English National Ballet School, Jane Hackett. From first position to en pointe, the book shows detailed step-by-step photographs of how young ballerinas can improve on each position whatever their age or stage; making it enjoyable and easy to perfect their style. Discover the best things to wear to class, how to combine positions and even how to choreograph a ballet. Watch the DVD together and see the ballet steps and individual dances in motion, then have fun helping your child to practise as they watch.

Grab your tutu - it’s time for ballet class! Full of bright and lively photographs, ballet terms, and easy-to-understand definitions, this fun introduction to a ballet class will have little dancers eager to take center stage and reach for the stars.