Author: Jill Krementz
Publisher: Yearling Books
ISBN: 9780440492122
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Photographs of a ten-year-old student in George Balanchine's School of American Ballet, supplemented by her descriptions of her feelings and experiences, provide insight to the excitement and hard work involved in auditioning and rehearsing for and playin
A Very Young Dancer
Author: Jill Krementz
Publisher: Yearling Books
ISBN: 9780440492122
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Photographs of a ten-year-old student in George Balanchine's School of American Ballet, supplemented by her descriptions of her feelings and experiences, provide insight to the excitement and hard work involved in auditioning and rehearsing for and playin
Publisher: Yearling Books
ISBN: 9780440492122
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Photographs of a ten-year-old student in George Balanchine's School of American Ballet, supplemented by her descriptions of her feelings and experiences, provide insight to the excitement and hard work involved in auditioning and rehearsing for and playin
A Young Dancer
Author: Valerie Gladstone
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805082333
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Meet Iman Bright, a thirteen-year-old student at the prestigious Ailey School in New York City. Iman is passionate about dance, but she also enjoys drawing, playing music, and of course, hanging out with her friends. Follow Iman as she warms up at the barre, practices violin, and gets ready for a performance with her fellow students. In descriptive words and striking photographs, this informative picture book provides fascinating insight into the world of dance through the voice of one very talented young performer.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805082333
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Meet Iman Bright, a thirteen-year-old student at the prestigious Ailey School in New York City. Iman is passionate about dance, but she also enjoys drawing, playing music, and of course, hanging out with her friends. Follow Iman as she warms up at the barre, practices violin, and gets ready for a performance with her fellow students. In descriptive words and striking photographs, this informative picture book provides fascinating insight into the world of dance through the voice of one very talented young performer.
The Ballet Companion
Author: Eliza Gaynor Minden
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416595716
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
A New Classic for Today's Dancer The Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs, including: Practical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette Explanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems An illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor Guidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates Descriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms Along the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette. Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416595716
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
A New Classic for Today's Dancer The Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs, including: Practical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette Explanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems An illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor Guidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates Descriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms Along the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette. Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information.
The Young Dancer
Author: Darcey Bussell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751370195
Category : Ballet
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Poses and movements as demonstrated by students of the Royal Ballet School.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751370195
Category : Ballet
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Poses and movements as demonstrated by students of the Royal Ballet School.
A Very Young Gymnast
Author:
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
A beautifully photographed, expertly produced study of a young athlete.
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
A beautifully photographed, expertly produced study of a young athlete.
A Very Young Rider
Author: Jill Krementz
Publisher: Dreamhouse Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780975551622
Category : Horse shows
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A ten-year-old girl relates her experiences as she and her pony train and prepare for riding competitions.
Publisher: Dreamhouse Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780975551622
Category : Horse shows
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A ten-year-old girl relates her experiences as she and her pony train and prepare for riding competitions.
A Very Young Skater
Author: Jill Krementz
Publisher: Yearling Books
ISBN: 9780440492146
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Photographs and text relate the day-to-day experiences--at home, in school, at play, and on the ice rink--of young Katherine Healy, who at nine was already an accomplished skater.
Publisher: Yearling Books
ISBN: 9780440492146
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Photographs and text relate the day-to-day experiences--at home, in school, at play, and on the ice rink--of young Katherine Healy, who at nine was already an accomplished skater.
Tiny Dancer
Author: Siena Cherson Siegel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481486675
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3
Book Description
"Siena Cherson Siegel dreamed of being a ballerina. Her love of movement and dedication to the craft earned her a spot at the School of American Ballet.. Siena has worked hard her whole life to be a professional ballet dancer, then makes the difficult decision to quit dancing and tries to figure out what comes next. But what do you do when you have spent your entire life working toward a goal, having that shape your identity, and then decide it's time to move on? How do you figure out what to do with your life? And how do you figure out who you are?"--
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481486675
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3
Book Description
"Siena Cherson Siegel dreamed of being a ballerina. Her love of movement and dedication to the craft earned her a spot at the School of American Ballet.. Siena has worked hard her whole life to be a professional ballet dancer, then makes the difficult decision to quit dancing and tries to figure out what comes next. But what do you do when you have spent your entire life working toward a goal, having that shape your identity, and then decide it's time to move on? How do you figure out what to do with your life? And how do you figure out who you are?"--
A Young Dancer's Apprenticeship
Author: Olympia Dowd
Publisher: Raincoast Books
ISBN: 9781551925585
Category : Ballet dancers
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Here is the inspiring true story of a 14-year-old Canadian ballerina's elevation to soloist with the Moscow City Ballet. At 14, talented young dancer Olympia Dowd was plucked from the obscurity of a Vancouver ballet workshop and offered a life-altering opportunity: she was one of two Canadian girls selected to dance with the Moscow City Ballet. In her own words, Olympia describes the highs and lows of her remarkable experience: the months of training in Russia and the rigours of touring with a professional ballet. This amazing adventure is portrayed through the eyes, emotions and words of a "normal" adolescent with an extraordinary talent. Spectacular photographs of Olympia's unique odyssey-public triumphs, behind-the-scenes grind and rare moments of relaxation-complement the text on every page.
Publisher: Raincoast Books
ISBN: 9781551925585
Category : Ballet dancers
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Here is the inspiring true story of a 14-year-old Canadian ballerina's elevation to soloist with the Moscow City Ballet. At 14, talented young dancer Olympia Dowd was plucked from the obscurity of a Vancouver ballet workshop and offered a life-altering opportunity: she was one of two Canadian girls selected to dance with the Moscow City Ballet. In her own words, Olympia describes the highs and lows of her remarkable experience: the months of training in Russia and the rigours of touring with a professional ballet. This amazing adventure is portrayed through the eyes, emotions and words of a "normal" adolescent with an extraordinary talent. Spectacular photographs of Olympia's unique odyssey-public triumphs, behind-the-scenes grind and rare moments of relaxation-complement the text on every page.
I Am a Dancer
Author: Jane Feldman
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
A young girl describes her life and her experiences studying to become a professional ballet dancer.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
A young girl describes her life and her experiences studying to become a professional ballet dancer.