The Ballet Book - Couverture souple

BUSSELL, DARCEY

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0756619335 ISBN 13 : 9780756619336

Editeur : DK Children, 2006

Synopsis

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!

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Young ballerinas can pirouette into perfection along with former Royal Ballet prima ballerina Darcey Bussell. This is the perfect guidebook for budding ballerinas who are just breaking in their toe shoes. 

From port de bras to adagio, young dancers will learn pointe work from any level. Arabesque into the classic world of ballet by finding out about its history. Become acquainted with classic choreographers and composers. This book for children even includes advice on how to do stage makeup and take care of your ballet shoes!
 
Whether your child is an aspiring dancer or a fan of ballet, this book will have them feeling like a prima ballerina.

Biographie de l'auteur

Darcey Bussell was born in London and studied at the Royal Ballet School. In 1986 she won the Prix de Lausanne. She moved to The Royal Ballet in 1988, and became a Principal in 1989. She has appeared with New York City Ballet, Kirov Ballet, Australian Ballet and Paris Opera Ballet. She received the 1990 Evening Standard Ballet Award and was awarded an OBE in 1995.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: DK Children
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0756619335
• ISBN 13: 9780756619336
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 72
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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