Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Beaver Book of Ballet The Beaver Book of Ballet Robina Beckles Wilson All ballet dancers go to class, and whether you are a young student or a famous staryour class will follow the same pattern. This book explains why daily practice is necessary and how exercises, ill… OL15422183W
Arthur Mitchell Arthur Mitchell Tobi Tobias A biography of the black ballet dancer who gave up his career as a star with the New York City Ballet to found the Dance Theatre of Harlem. OL15834589W
A ballerina cookbook A ballerina cookbook Sarah L. Schuette "Provides instructions and step-by-step photos for making a variety of simple snacks and drinks with a ballet theme"--Provided by publisher. OL16529029W
Reaching for Dreams Reaching for Dreams Susan Kuklin Photographs and text follow the dancers and the behind-the-scenes people of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as they rehearse a new ballet. OL1813832W
Ballet Ballet Kate Castle An introduction to ballet, discussing its history, costumes, steps, performances, and other aspects. OL1896865W
Ballet Spectacular: A Young Ballet Lover's Guide and An Insight into A Magical World Ballet Spectacular: A Young Ballet Lover's Guide and An Insight into A Magical World Lisa Miles Stunning images from the collections at The Royal Ballet are accompanied by informative and fact-filled text to offer a detailed insight into this magical world. Ballet Spectacular is perfect for bud… OL19339368W
Fun with ballet Fun with ballet Becker, Jim,Andrew Mayer An introduction to the ballet, discussing the history, physical requirements of a ballerina, positions and terms, and famous ballets. Features a sound cassette, poster, and paper tiara. OL19588682W
Ballet Ballet Jane Bingham World of ballet - Beginnings of ballet - Romantic ballet - Classical ballet - Inspiation from Russia - New directions - Creating a ballet - Training. OL24675612W
On Wings of Joy On Wings of Joy Trudy Garfunkel In this engaging history of dance, readers are introduced to the major performers, choreographers, and composers who influenced the development of ballet. Beginning with the birth of the art in the … OL2618021W
Ballet Ballet Tracy Maurer Discusses ballet training and techniques, shoes, music, and other related topics. OL2642060W
Ballet in motion Ballet in motion Craig Dodd Introduces, in seven illustrated spreads that include four pop-ups, the history, spectacle, form, and technique of ballet. OL2866806W
My first ballet class My first ballet class Edwina Riddell A young girl goes to her first ballet class, changes into her costume, meets teachers and other students, learns some basics, and goes home eagerly awaiting the next class. OL4091633W
Tea Tea Gregory, O. B. Describes where and how tea bushes are grown and how the leaves are picked, dried, rolled, and packaged. Includes questions and vocabulary. OL5901798W
The Nutcracker The Nutcracker Karen Kain Misha and Marie are thrilled that Christmas is coming. It's a frosty night, the neighbors are all invited, and Peter the stable boy is sweeping the barn in preparation for the dancing to come. But th… OL5914751W
Dancing and ballet Dancing and ballet Olive Ordish Discusses the evolution of many forms of dance, including folk, ballroom, stage, social, classical ballet, and modern dance. OL6617495W
Footnotes Footnotes Frank Augustyn A behind-the-scenes look at seven classic ballets and the dancers who performed them. OL8494904W
The Bolshoi Ballet School The Bolshoi Ballet School Sophia N. Golovkina 77 p. : 32 cm OL9530290W