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Author: Barbara Newman
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780756613723
DOWNLOAD EBOOKText and pictures show scenes and steps from "Sleeping Beauty," "Giselle," "Coppelia," "Swan Lake," and "The Nutcracker."
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Published: 2018-11
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781474922050
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover 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.
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 1841482293
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRetellings of seven of the world's greatest ballet stories.
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2019-01-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1465483497
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Author: Anna Kemp
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2011-08-04
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 0857074008
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCelebrating ten Biff-tastic years of this hilarious story about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams! Meet Biff, an adorable little puppy who will stop at nothing to become a ballet dancer. My dog is not like other dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts or scratching his fleas, or drinking out of the toilet. No, my dog likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, my dog doesn't think he's a dog. My dog thinks he's a ballerina! A fabulous feel-good book about a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. This super-shiny 10th anniversary edition of this much-loved modern classic includes two brand-new pages showing what Biff has been up to since we saw him last! Also by Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie: The Worst Princess Sir Lilypad Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes Dave the Lonely Monster
Author: Margaret Greaves
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published: 2014-10-14
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781847805805
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeloved 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.
Author: Susanna Davidson
Publisher: Usborne
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780794544041
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA classic collection of twelve stories, with stunning illustrations, which will whisk you away to the magical world of ballet. Soar with the Firebird, dance with the Nutcracker Prince, and thrill at the drama of Romeo and Juliet. A delightful gift to enchant and inspire any ballet lover. Stories included are: Cinderella, Coppelia, Giselle, La Sylphide (the Sylph), Swan Lake, Firebird, Don Quixote, La Fille Mal Gardée (The Wayward Daughter), Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Ondine and Sleeping Beauty.
Author: Jan Greenberg
Publisher: Flash Point
Published: 2010-08-03
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 1466818611
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA picture book about the making of Martha Graham's Appalachian Spring, her most famous dance performance Martha Graham : trailblazing choreographer Aaron Copland : distinguished American composer Isamu Noguchi : artist, sculptor, craftsman Award-winning authors Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan tell the story behind the scenes of the collaboration that created APPALACHIAN SPRING, from its inception through the score's composition to Martha's intense rehearsal process. The authors' collaborator is two-time Sibert Honor winner Brian Floca, whose vivid watercolors bring both the process and the performance to life.
Author: Katie Daynes
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781409550389
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis title features stories of the best known and best loved ballets, beautifully told, including 'Swan Lake', 'Sleeping Beauty', 'The Nutcracker', and many more.
Author: Laura Lee
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Published: 2020-03-10
Total Pages: 99
ISBN-13: 076246965X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis enchanting introduction to the wonderful world of ballet has been updated to include a removable poster and access to 25 downloadable music tracks. Young dancers have fallen in love with this charming, illustrated exploration of the world's great ballets. Featuring twenty-five famous and beloved pieces such as Swan Lake,The Nutcracker, Peter and the Wolf and Fancy Free, these stories bring iconic performances to life, and inspire readers to listen and dance along to the music that has made them enduring classics. Woven into these tales is a captivating history of ballet, filled with information and profiles of the world's greatest dancers, choreographers, and composers. Young readers will also enjoy fun facts and dancing how-tos all while listening to excerpts of classical music. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster depicting the five positions of ballet.
