Text and photographs take readers through their very first gymnastics class.

Angelina Ballerina: My First Ballet Class is written by Katharine Holabird and includes illustrations by Helen Craig, the original creators of the hugely popular Angelina Ballerina storybooks, published by Puffin. The Angelina Ballerina series is renowned for combining a timeless, classic style with themes that are relevant to children today. Through classic storytelling, Angelina helps children believe they can achieve their dreams, with hard work and determination. The Angelina Ballerina stories have been turned into highly successful, award winning TV animations. With the continuous success of the animation series, the Angelina brand is set to achieve even greater levels of fame. Three animation videos are due for release in 2005. Angelina Ballerina: My First Ballet Class is the only Angelina book to combine non-fiction text and photographs of real young ballet students, with original Angelina Ballerina illustrations.

Photographs, captions, callouts, and text provide an interactive introduction to ballet, covering stretching, the five basic positions, and more complicated moves.

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

A pathbreaking social history that takes seriously the experiences of the countless everyday people who pursued recreational ballet, Ballet Class: An American History explores the growth of this now quintessential extracurricular activity as it became an integral part of American childhood across borders of gender, class, race, and sexuality.

Gentle text and delightful illustrations combine to create the perfect book for any budding ballerina. The accompanying CD perfectly captures the beauty and delight of the book.

“Briefly looks at the history of ballet, the life of a professional dancer, and what a beginner needs to know about ballet classes. Full-color photographs of children in class show a series of motions for each exercise.”—Booklist A former prima ballerina presents the wonderful world of ballet to children, from its history to the first dance class to behind-the-scenes backstage. Full-color photographs capture all the magic of satin slippers, tutus, and pirouettes. Here is every fundamental of classic ballet, broken down and commented on, including the basic positions, barre work, and advanced techniques in pointe. Find out how to choose a good teacher, what to expect in class, and what clothing to wear. Follow an entire production from start to finish. A glossary of terms in both French and English completes an entertaining introduction to the art.