A Child's Introduction to Ballet

Eye-catching illustrations, engaging text and delightful musical selections on the accompanying 70-minute CD lead children ages 8 to 12 (and parents, too!) on an exciting and educational tour through the magical world of ballet. Illustrated in exquisite and colourful detail with over 100 original drawings and photographs, this package is a fun and exciting journey for children. Learn about the world’s greatest ballets, dancers, choreographers and composers. Find out about the history of ballet, ballet steps and positions and read the wonderful stories of amazing ballets – as the stories unfold you can listen to pieces of music from some of them. Why do ballet dancers stand like ducks? How high can the greatest ballet dancers leap? What famous ballet company was originally made up of orphans? Learn all this and more in Child’s Introduction to Ballet.