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Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
An immersive, behind-the-scenes look inside the National Ballet of Canada as it mounts a major new production of Swan Lake. Ballet icon Karen Kain steps into the role of director on the eve of her retirement, and the film weaves together revealing scenes of the intense creative process with intimate moments inside the dancers' personal lives. It's no secret to the dancers, most of whom are still in their 20s, that the art form they love has also perpetuated...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cm
Description
"Prepared in conjunction with Canada's National Ballet School, The Ballet Book is the definitive instructional resource for children who are beginning to explore the possibilities and delights of ballet. The book 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."--
6) Ballet dance
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 26 cm.
Description
"Describes ballet dancing, including history, training, moves, and performance"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Tallulah books (Marilyn Singer) volume 1
Formats
Description
Tallulah takes ballet lessons and eagerly awaits her coveted tutu, which, she learns, she must work hard to earn.
10) John's turn
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Formats
Description
"Every Friday, in the cafeteria, one of the kids gets up in front of the whole school and does something. A performance. Today it's John's turn."--Front jacket flap.
Author
Series
Tallulah books (Marilyn Singer) volume 3
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Tallulah is frustrated because the grownups will not let her try dancing in toe shoes yet, so she sneaks a pair out of the wastebasket and tries on her own.
12) Ballet
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
Introduces the history and basic concepts of ballet. Easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and dance tips will make readers want to get up and dance.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 104 minutes) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Ric Burns presents this rich, 75-year history of one of the most respected and revered dance companies in the world. With unprecedented access to the company, witness dramatic live performances, grueling rehearsals, and iconic dances by Misty Copeland, Gillian Murphy, and many others; as well as rare footage of ballet icons Jerome Robbins, George Balanchine, Agnes de Mille, Antony Tudor, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and more.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
"Open the envelope to discover [one's] very own invitation to the ballet, asking [the reader] to take a tour and peek behind the scenes to see what goes on between performances. Explore the lesser known areas of the theatre, such as the shoe room, the rehearsal studio and the healthcare suite. Open the gatefolds to display the costume department, the set-building workshops and a performance live on stage. Learn about famous ballets such as Romeo and...
19) The ballet book
Author
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Description
The author, a professional ballerina, introduces the art of ballet, from the basic positions, poses, jumps, and exercises to folk and character dancing, makeup, choreography, and perfoming on stage.
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