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Text and pictures show scenes and steps from "Sleeping Beauty," "Giselle," "Coppelia," "Swan Lake," and "The Nutcracker."
Text and pictures show scenes and steps from "Sleeping Beauty," "Giselle," "Coppelia," "Swan Lake," and "The Nutcracker."
Five of the world's most famous fairytale ballets are retold in this book bringing each story to life and showing the dance scenes and steps for which that ballet is best-loved. The book is not only a storybook, it also proviudes facts about the world of ballet showing ballet stars in action. The accompanying audio tape features the most popular ballet music.
Retellings of seven of the world's greatest ballet stories.
Discover the tales which inspired famous ballets in this selection of twelve stories, retold especially for readers today. A perfect introduction to the famous ballets. Includes Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and Don Quixote. Beautifully produced, with stylish illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert Nanos.
Children love to listen to stories. Now their favorite Dorling Kindersley childrenOtilde;s books are available in convenient book-and-tape packages that are perfect for the car or anywhere. With more than 60 minutes of audio on each tape, these packages will be favorites of children and parents alike. The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories features narration by Darcey Bussell, principal dancer with LondonOtilde;s Royal Ballet, with musical selections from each ballet. Also Available with CD. The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories features narration by Darcey Bussell, principal dancer with LondonOtilde;s Royal Ballet, with musical selections from each ballet. Also Available with CD.
Beloved by all little girls, ballet stories enchant and open a world of magic. This collection of eight favourite ballet stories is filled with that magic and promise. The stories and sparkling illustrations will delight for years.
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.
Retellings of ten of the most loved stories from the ballet.
In this stunning follow-up to the bestselling The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty, the New York City Ballet presents another timeless tale for a modern ballet lover with Swan Lake. This lavishly illustrated book follows the storyline, choreography, costumes, and sets of the New York City Ballet’s production of Swan Lake. With beautiful art illustrated by Valeria Docampo, this magnificent retelling is a perfect gift for an aspiring ballerina or any family who wants to add this enchanting and classic tale to their library.