Akron Public Library

"Welcome to your first day at ballet school! Put on your ballet shoes and let's master your basics with author and New York City Ballet principal Ashley Bouder. Learn five basic lessons, then visit the costume room, before putting on your very own show of Sleeping Beauty at the end."--Provided by publisher.

Each letter of the alphabet is represented by an illustration of a ballet-related word.

Takes one through a day in the life of a professional dancer to experience what they do everyday.

Introduces the world of ballet and presents its notable stories, dancers, techniques, and routines.

How to begin in ballet and grow to be a happy dancer.

This book explains what ballet is all about, why the people study it and learns the basics ballet steps.

"Kids will learn all about ballet: the most famous ballets, the positions, the outfits, the fun, and the hard work! It's not all roses and tutus for ballerinas. Dancing takes hard work and lots of practice"--

Explains the rules, admissions process, academic classes, training exercises, and performances of Ballet Tech, America's first public school offering free ballet lessons for children.