Step in to a world of medieval knights, mischievous fairies and beautiful bayaderes within this book of tales from eleven of the worlds most favored ballets. The timeless themes of these classic ballets resonate so strongly with audiences that they are still performed to this day.
These enduring ballet favorites, expressively told, will ignite your imagination! Ballet lovers of all ages will enjoy the enchanting tales and illustrations carefully compiled in this book. Next time you have the opportunity to see your favorite ballet on the stage, you will delight in a deeper understanding of the plot and characters, and an insight into the origins of each ballet.
Stories include:
* Swan Lake
* La Sylphide
* The Nutcracker
* The Sleeping Beauty
* Don Quixote
* Giselle
* And more....
This is the third book in the 'Aspiring Ballerina's Guide' best-selling series.
