{"product_id":"ballet-book-1","title":"Ballet Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"This comprehensive guide... helps youngsters who love ballet to understand the hard work and commitment involved in classical dance training.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  -- School Library Journal \u003ci\u003e(of the first edition)\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"A detailed, practical guide for serious ballet students... To balance collections heavy on colorful ballet books for browsers with stars in their eyes, here''s a guide for ballet students who are ready to get down to work.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  -- Booklist \u003ci\u003e(of the first edition)\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Prepared in conjunction with Canada''s National Ballet School, \u003ci\u003eThe Ballet Book\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive instructional resource for children who are beginning to explore the possibilities and delights of ballet.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Ballet Book\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspirational motivator, an exceptional teaching aid, and an ideal companion for students. Now it has all-new photographs in color and a text more suited to contemporary young dancers.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The book illustrates in meticulous detail -- and through more than 100 photographs -- every position, step and pose involved in barre work, pointe work, alignment, classical ballet poses, attitudes, allegros, batteries, pirouettes and arabesques. Age-appropriate and comprehensive, it is a motivational guide, with information on deciding to dance; finding a teacher; musical accompaniment; finding the ideal studio; what to wear and grooming; positions, steps and poses; and exercises and nutrition. Historical highlights and modern opportunities complete this comprehensive book.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003eThe Ballet Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a strong guide for both boys and girls.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57319307641214,"sku":"NW9780228100669","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780228100669.jpg?v=1778745673","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/ballet-book-1","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}