From barres and ballet shoes to plies and performances--a step-by-step introduction to the magic of ballet.

Text and photographs present the activities at a ballet studio where young children warm up, practice the five basic positions, exercise at the barre, and watch teenage ballet dancers perform.

Presents basic ballet instruction, beginning with proper attire, preparation, stretching, and warm-up, followed by a structured ballet class, consisting of basic moves on the barre and in the centre.

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"It's a dance, dance, evolution! Get to know the plie, arabesque, and other basic steps, and see how ballet has changed over the years. From Anna Pavlova to Mikhail Baryshnikov to Misty Copeland, discover the dancers who added their signature style to this graceful dance form. Go behind the curtain to see what it takes to become a prima ballerina and how a performance comes together"--

"Gloria is a young dancer whose boundless determination makes her dream of dancing with the American Ballet Theatre come true"

Mia's big sister teaches her that there is more to being a ballerina than just putting on the right clothes.

Photographs of young ballet dancers demonstrate warm-up exercises, the first two positions and other simple steps, and working at the barre.

A biography of Russian ballet dancer Vaslaw Nijinsky.

A boy compares the antics of his ballet cat with those of his friends, and invites them to bring their cats over to join in a Corp de Chat performance. Includes numerous ballet terms as well as information on famous dancers.