{"product_id":"my-first-ballet-book-from-barres-and-ballet-shoes-to-plies-and-performances-9780753480939","title":"My First Ballet Book: From Barres and Ballet Shoes to Pliés and Performances","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat should I wear to ballet class? How do I make the correct shapes with my arms and feet? What should I remember when I dance on stage?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy First Ballet Book\u003c\/i\u003e provides the answers to these and many more questions. It will inform and inspire all young dancers - those just starting out and those who are already immersed in the world of ballet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfectly pitched text by expert author Kate Castle, a former dancer with the Royal Ballet, provides a highly practical guide to every aspect of ballet, while beautiful photographs truly capture the magic of dance - from the excitement of a child's first class to the joy of dancing on stage and the wonder of watching ballet in performance. Hints and tips throughout will help every child make the most of their ballet classes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kate Castle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kingfisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 8.20w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780753480939\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e114685 \/ My First Ballet Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKate Castle's career began as a dancer with the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden, London, UK. She later became the education officer for the company, and has worked as a dance consultant and educator for many years. She has written several children's books about ballet including \u003ci\u003eMy First Ballet Book\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kate Castle \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48840798503069,"sku":"9780753480939","price":11.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c5eee099-d6d0-4ac9-a2db-f8439e6a6b3e.jpg?v=1787727056","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/my-first-ballet-book-from-barres-and-ballet-shoes-to-plies-and-performances-9780753480939","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}