Classical ballet has a timeless and magical appeal for children and adults of all ages. In Ballet Stories five of the worlds most famous fairytale ballets are beautifully retold - The Sleeping Beauty Giselle Coppelia Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. As well as being a captivating story book Ballet Stories is also a wonderful source of reference for every ballet enthusiast. The illustrations pay particular attention to the technical accuracy of the dancers' positions and feature the principal movements and steps for which each ballet is famous. Background information illustrated with dramatic colour photographs of ballet stars provides fascinating insight into the world of professional ballet both past and present. >