The Best Book of Ballet

This book offers a behind-the-scenes look at ballet, showing aspiring dancers the elegant world of dance. It takes readers from ballet school to learn basic steps and techniques, to the stage where they'll learn how a performance is created. The book provides an overview of ballet history, displays costumes and make-up, and reveals the busy lives of professional dancers. It includes detailed text, step-by-step illustrations, and features an illustrated glossary and index for young readers developing their reference skills.