{"product_id":"welcome-to-ballet-school-written-by-a-professional-ballerina","title":"Welcome to Ballet School: written by a professional ballerina","description":"\"Through it all, “Welcome” takes ballet seriously. Bouder explains ballet terminology with diagrams that resemble those in a training manual. (My younger self would have eaten it up.) She also moves beyond steps to the heart of dancing.\" — The New York Times\n\n“A detailed and practical title for those interested in learning about ballet or to engage young readers in movement during story time” – School Library Journal\n\nWelcome to your first day at ballet school! Put on your ballet shoes and let’s master your basics with author and New York City Ballet principal Ashley Bouder. Learn five basic lessons, then visit the costume room, before putting on your very own show of Sleeping Beauty at the end.\n\nThere's no admissions policy to our Ballet School. Whether you are already learning ballet, or thinking about starting, this class is for you. Learn your pliés, first positions, jetés, pirouettes, and grand battements.\n\nBut what happens if you fall? How do you stretch and look after your body? How do you get ready for class? No worries—it's all answered in this book from professional ballerina Ashley Bouder.\n\nThen go on to learn the characters and interpretations of Sleeping Beauty—taught in an inclusive way so anyone can dance the parts they want to. A helpful glossary at the back provides a review of ballet terms.\n\nTutus are optional.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0711251282\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0711251282.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Bouder, Ashley\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41627964342330,"sku":"DBV.0711251282.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0711251282-0.jpg?v=1788319838","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/welcome-to-ballet-school-written-by-a-professional-ballerina","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}