The Ballet Book by Darcey Bussell
Does the poise, grace, and beauty of a prima ballerina take your breath away? Ever dreamt of landing that perfect pirouette? Covering everything from basic positions to the finesse of a pas de deux, this inspiring book will help your child pursue the elegant dance form of ballet. Perfect your port de bras and learn how to dance adagio and allegro. You will even find out the best way to look after your ballet shoes and ensure your make up is just right for your first night on stage. Using gorgeous photos of ballet dancers and easy-to-follow instructions, one of the world’s finest ballet dancers Darcey Bussell will teach you various poses, jumps, and exercises, as well as advanced moves and pointework. You will also discover folk and character dancing and read about the great choreographers and composers throughout ballet's history. The Ballet Book beautifully illustrates the world of ballet with captivating notes on classical techniques, the evolution of the dance form, the world’s greatest dancers, and a fascinating look on what goes on behind the scene. Budding ballet dancers, this one's for you!Darcey Bussell began her training at the Royal Ballet Academy at the age of 13 and, although arriving later than the majority of her classmates, became a Principal of the Royal Ballet at the age of 19, making her the youngest dancer ever to receive this honor. Darcey was awarded the OBE and CBE during her time with the Royal Ballet, and since her official retirement in 2007, she has collaborated with Katherine Jenkins in the wildly successful Viva la Diva. She has two daughters and is married.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780756619336 |
| ISBN 10 | 0756619335 |
| Title | The Ballet Book |
| Author | Darcey Bussell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | DK |
| Year published | 2006-04-03 |
| Number of pages | 72 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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