The thousands of children who begin ballet instruction once a year (and the many who think they may like to) will love this excellent introduction to ballet, with 42 fun pictures to paint.
The exceptionally clear illustrations — all presented in proper sequence — clearly depict the whole thing that goes on in a beginner’s class, from lacing up the ballet shoe to executing the very best arabesque.
Among the topics illustrated and described are proper posture, the importance of warm-up and stretching exercises, foot positions, and arm movements. Most necessary, dozens of basic ballet steps are shown in sequenced drawings. The accompanying text by ballet instructor Caroline Denzler provides detailed, precise, yet easy-to-follow instructions on each step and movement, in addition to general information and advice for you to enlighten and inspire young ballet stars of the future.