Welcome to Ballet School / [Ashley Bouder, Julia Bereciartu].

"Written by a professional ballerina"--Cover.

Welcome to your first day at ballet school! Put on your ballet shoes and let's master your basics with pro teacher, Miss Ashley Bouder. Learn five basic lessons, then visit the costume room, before putting on your very own show of Sleeping Beauty at the end. There's no admissions policy to our Ballet School. Whether you are already learning ballet, or thinking about starting, then this book is the perfect gift. Learn your plies, first positions, jetes, pirouettes and grand battements. But what happens if you fall? How do you stretch and look after your body? What do you eat to keep going through rehearsals? How do you get ready for class? No worries, it's all answered in this book from author and New York City Ballet principal, Ashley Bouder. Then go on to learn the characters and interpretations of Sleeping Beauty. A helpful glossary at the back provides a review of ballet terms. Taught in an inclusive way so anyone can dance the parts they want to. Tutus are optional.