Ballet (A Ladybird Book, Series 662)

by Ian Woodward

Other authors: Martin Aitchison (Illustrator)

Series: Ladybird Series 662 (3), Ladybird Books

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Excellent for what it is (a 25-page kids' intro to ballet as art). I learned a great many things. (

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Aitchison, Martin	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Who can fail to be excited by the sight of a pretty ballerina spinning across the stage?

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Tells the story of the development of ballet from the early days of dancing in the Royal Courts to the art form we know today. The book explains the language of ballet, the different styles, training, clothing and backstage preparations.

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