Including “What Is Ballet,” “What to Wear,” “Warming Up,” “Ready to Perform,” “Famous Ballets,” and more, this guide captures the magic of dance. Accurate, detailed, specially commissioned color photographs show beginner and advanced dancers demonstrating barre work, turns, jumps, and pas de deux. Step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a glossary will help young dancers make the most of their ballet classes. Readers will also experience the thrill of dancing onstage and the wonder of watching a per formance . mjw

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 class to the joy of dancing onstage and the wonder of watching a performance. Clear information about what to expect as a young dancer—from what to wear to how to perfect positions—is combined with an inspirational look ahead to the turns, leaps, and arabesques that build from these first steps. The book is full of hints, tips, and step-by-step instructions that will help every child make the most of his or her ballet classes.