Welcome to Ballet School

by Ashley Bouder

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Pub Date 4 Aug 2020 | Archive Date 4 Aug 2020

Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books | Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Children's Nonfiction

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Description

“A detailed and practical title for those interested in learning about ballet or to engage young readers in movement during story time” – School Library Journal

Welcome to your first day at ballet school! Put on your ballet shoes and let’s master your basics with author and New York City Ballet principal Ashley Bouder. Learn five basic lessons, then visit the costume room, before putting on your very own show of Sleeping Beauty at the end.

There's no admissions policy to our Ballet School. Whether you are already learning ballet, or thinking about starting, this class is for you. Learn your pliés, first positions, jetés, pirouettes, and grand battements.

But what happens if you fall? How do you stretch and look after your body? How do you get ready for class? No worries—it's all answered in this book from professional ballerina Ashley Bouder.

Then go on to learn the characters and interpretations of Sleeping Beauty—taught in an inclusive way so anyone can dance the parts they want to. A helpful glossary at the back provides a review of ballet terms.

Tutus are optional.

“A detailed and practical title for those interested in learning about ballet or to engage young readers in movement during story time” – School Library Journal

Welcome to your first day at ballet...

Available Editions

EDITION	Hardcover
ISBN	9780711251267
PRICE	£12.99 (GBP)

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Joey-Susan L, Reviewer

What a sweet book teaching children all about the ballet positions and moves, how to perform those moves in different ways to create a dance. I loved that it was so illustrated to show literally everything that a budding Ballerina needs to learn, in a step by step guide. It was laid out perfectly and went into so much detail.

This is a great book to help a young dancer learn from, it even teaches them how to dance a lot of Sleeping Beauty which is wonderful. It’s easy to read, it’s got beautiful illustrations, teaches so much and is easy to follow.

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Kelly M, Media/Journalist

Welcome to Ballet School is absolutely beautiful. Very easy to follow. It's a great introduction to ballet for young dancers looking to learn the basics.

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Verity W, Reviewer

This is a charming and beautifully illustrated book for children learning ballet. It's probably one kids taking classes to dip into alongside their lessons, because I think it would be a bit much otherwise. It starts with a section on the different positions, which as they get more complicated you probably need a bit of knowledge to know what you're meant to be doing. And it could also prompt some structured play and learning with the story at the end.