This cornerstone of the World of Art" series is a succinct vivid & authoritative guide to the rich history of western dance in all its incarnations from 16th-century court ballet to the genre-shattering contortions of 21st-century theatrical dance. Updated for the new millennium to feature the latest styles performers & technology this third edition reaffirms its status as the essential introduction to the subject." ...

Perfect your port de bras pas de deux & learn how to dance adagio & allegro. Find out the best way to look after your ballet shoes & make sure your make up is just right for your first night on stage. Contains everything you need to know to become a ballet dancer from the best ballet dancer in the business Darcey Bussell. ...

Join Tilly & her dancing friends as they take their first ballet steps. Tilly loves going to ballet every Tuesday. From the moment Miss Anne claps her hands to start the class Tilly does her best to become a beautiful ballerina. But will Tilly be ready in time for the big show? The perfect book for any budding ballerina. ...

Whether you want to participate in ballet or just watch it the ballet experience can excite & inspire you. Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression ever devised: an exquisite mix of sight & sound stunning aesthetics & 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 youre likely to see or as an exercise enthusiast who understands that the practice of ballet can help you gain* More strength* Greater flexibility* Better body alignment* Confidence in movement* Comfort through stress reduction* Infinite grace
- for life From covering the basics of classical ballet to sharing safe & sensible ways to try your hand (and toes) at moving through the actual dance steps this expert reference shows you how to* Build your appreciation for ballet from the ground up.* Choose the best practice space & equipment.* Warm up to your leap into the movements.* Locate musical options for each exercise.* Look for certain lifts in a stage performance.* Tell a story with gestures.* Picture a day in the life of a professional ballet dancer.* Identify best-loved classic & contemporary ballets.* Speak the language of ballet. Today you can find a ballet company in almost every major city on earth. Many companies have their own ballet schools
- some for training future professionals & others for interested amateurs. As you fine-tune your classical ballet technique
- or even if you just like to read about it
- youll become better equipped to fully appreciate the great choreography & many styles of the dance. Ballet For Dummies raises the curtain on a world of beauty grace poise & possibility!




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Ballet-mad Katie Mackenzie & her family have opened the Cloudberry Castle School of Dance. Living at the school should be great: there are lots of girls to make friends with; a new ballet teacher has arrived from the Scottish Ballet; Katie can dance all day & her mum is her ballet teacher. But when posh girl Leo arrives with her chauffeur & faddy diet she threatens to ruin everything. Leo might be spoilt rotten but shes a brilliant dancer -- perhaps even better than Katie. Will Leo out-dance Katie & get to play the principal role of Princess Aurora in the Christmas performance of The Sleeping Beauty? As the dance drama unfolds Katie & her friends discover a statue of a little ballerina in the castles grounds: could it lead them to uncover more of Cloudberry Castles hidden secrets? The second story about Katies ballet adventures at Cloudberry Castle full of gorgeous girly charm. ...

This innovative book presents dynamic & interpretive photographs of British ballgowns spanning 60 years &

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You & your partner can join in all the fun of a beginners&8217; group introductory level class suitable for first-time dancers in true Come Dancing style. From the romance of the Rumba to the cheeky Chachacha the elegance of the Waltz to the exuberance of the Quickstep &8211; this is one of the UK&8217;s most popular dance styles. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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When three couples join a new ballroom class theyre all looking for some magic in their lives. Lauren & Chris are getting married & Laurens dreaming of a fairytale wedding with a first dance to make Cinderella proud. Not wanting to be shown up on the dancefloor her parents Bridget & Frank have come along too. They normally never put a foot wrong but Bridgets got a secret that could trip them up unexpectedly. Meanwhile Katie & Ross are looking for a quick-fix solution to their failing marriage even though neither is quite sure whos leading who anymore. As friendships form over the foxtrot the rumba rocks relationships & the tango leads to true love all the students in the Ballroom Class are about to face the music & dance... ...

This book introduces over 20 different dances & styles. It explains their origin their character & feel. Dances such as the Slow Foxtrot the standard Waltz the effervescent Merengue & Mambo are clearly explained in everyday language & illustrated step-by-step. Whether you prefer Afro-Caribbean rhythms American Line Dancing or the elegance of ballroom dancing this book is guaranteed to get you on to the dance floor. ...

Ballroom to Bride & Groom Suddenly single TV presenter Polly Anna Adams enters a celebrity dance competition. Her partner? None other than gorgeous but wary professional dancer Liam Flynn! As the competition heats up so does their attraction. If only they could convince themselves their hot tango passion is just for the cameras... Cindys Doctor Charming Widowed neonatal specialist Nathan Steele wasnt looking for a fairy-tale...until he met wary hospital housekeeper Cindy Elliot. One kiss awakened an unexpected passion & now Cindy is expecting! Earning her trust wont be easy but Nathan is ready to carry her into happily ever after. ...