A children's guide to ballet and an insight into a wonderful world
Lisa Miles spent her entire career in children's publishing, as both a writer and an editor. She worked in educational publishing for schools, children's trade publishing and also on a variety of children's magazines.
Content includes the history of ballet a look at basic ballet steps The Royal Ballet The Royal Ballet School a day in the life of a professional dancer shoes, tutus, costumes, wigs and accessories choreography and music behind the scenes the sets famous dances including the stories behind the ballet famous dancers and all the theatrical elements of a performance at the Royal Opera House.