"Bea and her friends have fun attending a toddler ballet class"-- Provided by publisher.

An illustrated reference for dancers at all levels shares advice about how to train safely, observe appropriate etiquette, and learn the techniques of accomplished dancers, in a volume complemented by historical information.

Like generations of little girls, Lauren Kessler fell in love with ballet the first time she saw The Nutcracker, and from that day, at age five, she dreamed of becoming a ballerina. But when she was twelve, her very famous ballet instructor crushed those dreams — along with her youthful self-assurance — and she stepped away from the barre.
Fast forward four decades. Lauren — suddenly, powerfully, itchingly restless at midlife —...

Ballet Cat and her friend Butter Bear have practiced a dance to perform for an audience, but Butter Bear will need a lot of encouragement to try the super high leaps.

Visit a real stage where ballet is happening with a young dancer named Fiona as your guide.

Whether you want to participate in ballet or just watch it, the ballet experience can excite and inspire you. Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression ever devised: an exquisite mix of sight and sound, stunning, aesthetics, and awesome technique. Ballet For Dummies is for anyone who wants to enjoy all that the dance forms offers—as an onlooker who wants to get a leg up on the forms you're likely to see or as an exercise enthusiast...

Ballet Cat and her cousin, Goat, try to outdo one another while putting on show for their grandmother.

Angelina loves to dance and wants to become a ballerina more than anything else in the world.

The world-renowned Joffrey Ballet School makes the art and joy of ballet available to everyone. Let Dena Simone Moss and Allison Kyle Leopold teach you everything you need to know to get in shape, beautifully sculpt your body, and truly appreciate the art of ballet. They'll let you in on all their secrets, including: -A demystifying explanation of ballet terms and positions -Tips on finding the right instructor and studio-and feeling comfortable...

Lucille's brother and sister try to upstage her during her ballet performance on her fourth birthday, but they do not succeed.