{"product_id":"the-ballet-book-the-young-performers-guide-to-classical-dance","title":"The Ballet Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Classical Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This comprehensive guide... helps youngsters who love ballet to understand the hard work and commitment involved in classical dance training.\"\u003cbr\u003e-- School Library Journal (of the first edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\"\u003cbr\u003e-- Booklist (of the first edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepared in conjunction with Canada's National Ballet School, The Ballet Book is the definitive instructional resource for children who are beginning to explore the possibilities and delights of ballet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ballet Book 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\u003eThe 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\u003eThe Ballet Book is a strong guide for both boys and girls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deborah Bowes, Karen Kain, Kiran West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51494726402217,"sku":"9780228100676","price":12.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/9780228100676.jpg?v=1793770293","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/the-ballet-book-the-young-performers-guide-to-classical-dance","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}