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A Child's Introduction To Ballet - The Stories, Music And Magic Of Classical Dance

by Meredith Hamilton, Laura Lee
RM22.65 MYR
A Child's Introduction To Ballet - The Stories, Music And Magic Of Classical Dance - Thryft
A Child's Introduction To Ballet - The Stories, Music And Magic Of Classical Dance - Thryft

Magic and music of classical dance

This book is a great introduction to the world of ballet for children. With plot synopses of famous ballets, readers can get a grasp of what makes this dance form so magical. The clear explanation of language, steps, and costumes make it easy for kids to understand and appreciate this art form. Overall, this book is a great read for those who are curious about ballet and want to learn more about it.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Child's Introduction To Ballet - The Stories, Music And Magic Of Classical Dance

by Meredith Hamilton, Laura Lee
RM22.65 MYR
ISBN: 9781579126995
Authors: Meredith Hamilton, Laura Lee
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Date of Publication: 2007-04-28
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Music, Art
Related Topics: Art
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 68 readers)

Description

Ballet dancers of all ages love the mesmerizing stories of the world's great ballets, and in this charmingly illustrated book plus music CD, younger readers will enjoy fun facts, dancing how-tos, some history behind the dances and compositions, plus profiles of famous ballerinas and dancers while listening to excerpts of classical music.From Swan Lake and The Nutcracker to Peter and the Wolf and Fancy Free , the twenty-five of the world's best-loved ballets are shared, accompanied by corresponding tracks on an enclosed CD. These stories bring ballet to life, inspiring readers to dance along to the music that has made them enduring classics.Woven into these tales is a captivating, illustrated history of ballet, filled with information and profiles of the world's great dancers, choreographers, and composers. There are even instructions on ballet positions and the key moves that every dancer needs to know.The musical selections included on the CD are keyed to specific points in the text, making the book uniquely interactive, educational, and fun.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Magic and music of classical dance

This book is a great introduction to the world of ballet for children. With plot synopses of famous ballets, readers can get a grasp of what makes this dance form so magical. The clear explanation of language, steps, and costumes make it easy for kids to understand and appreciate this art form. Overall, this book is a great read for those who are curious about ballet and want to learn more about it.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.