{"product_id":"the-ballet-book-deborah-bowes-9780228100669","title":"The Ballet Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Classical Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"This comprehensive guide... helps youngsters who love ballet to understand the hard work and commitment involved in classical dance training.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- School Library Journal \u003ci\u003e(of the first edition)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"A detailed, practical guide for serious ballet students... To balance collections heavy on colorful ballet books for browsers with stars in their eyes, here's a guide for ballet students who are ready to get down to work.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- Booklist \u003ci\u003e(of the first edition)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Prepared in conjunction with Canada's National Ballet School, \u003ci\u003eThe Ballet Book\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive instructional resource for children who are beginning to explore the possibilities and delights of ballet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Ballet Book\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspirational motivator, an exceptional teaching aid, and an ideal companion for students. Now it has all-new photographs in color and a text more suited to contemporary young dancers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book illustrates in meticulous detail -- and through more than 100 photographs -- every position, step and pose involved in barre work, pointe work, alignment, classical ballet poses, attitudes, allegros, batteries, pirouettes and arabesques. Age-appropriate and comprehensive, it is a motivational guide, with information on deciding to dance; finding a teacher; musical accompaniment; finding the ideal studio; what to wear and grooming; positions, steps and poses; and exercises and nutrition. Historical highlights and modern opportunities complete this comprehensive book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Ballet Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a strong guide for both boys and girls. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deborah Bowes, Karen Kain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0228100666\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780228100669\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/11\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.90w x 0.40d","brand":"Deborah Bowes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043512283391,"sku":"9780228100669","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d3df3eb6-9988-44b9-a3a2-e5349dbd2c3a.jpg?v=1684967573","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-ballet-book-deborah-bowes-9780228100669","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}