The Young Dancer (Young Enthusiast) - Hardcover

Bussell, CBE Darcey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0751370193 ISBN 13: 9780751370195

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

Shows the young enthusiast everything from how to tie their shoes and perform the most basic steps, to barre and centre work, and from dancing alone to a pas de deux. The final pages explore make-up, costume and character dancing.

About this title

From Booklist:

Gr. 3-6. Written by Bussell, who dances with the Royal Ballet, and Linton, who teaches at the Royal Ballet School, this well-conceived book introduces children to the positions, movements, traditions, and history of ballet. Both the text and the illustrations are unusually clear and precise. Like a good ballet teacher, the book emphasizes the proper placement of the body for various set positions and steps. Dorling Kindersley's signature visual style works quite effectively here, with full-color photographs throughout. The many figures on a double-page spread appear silhouetted against the white background, clearly showing each line of the body. Captions explain the finer points and feelings of each movement. Also used throughout the book are photos illustrating choreography, performances, and activities in the studio and backstage. Appendixes include an address list of American dance companies and a glossary of ballet terms, particularly useful because they are mainly French. Carolyn Phelan

Review:

...this well-conceived book introduces children to the positions, movements, traditions, and history of ballet. -- Booklist

About this edition

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0751370193
• ISBN 13: 9780751370195
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64