The Beaver Book of Ballet

the long version

All ballet dancers go to class, and whether you are a young student or a famous staryour class will follow the same pattern. This book explains why daily practice is necessary and how exercises, illustrated here for home practice, prepare you for dancing different steps. It describes life in a ballet school and what you can do later with our training and gives useful tips on ways of improving your feel for music and drama in your spare time. Finally, there are lists of music and books for the keen student.