The thousands of children who begin ballet instruction every year (and the many who think they might like to) will love this wonderful introduction to ballet, with 42 fun pictures to color.The exceptionally clear illustrations — all presented in proper sequence — clearly depict everything that goes on in a beginner's class, from lacing up the ballet shoe to executing the perfect arabesque. Among the topics illustrated and described are proper posture, the importance of warm-up and stretching exercises, foot positions, and arm movements. Most important, dozens of basic ballet steps are shown in sequenced drawings. The accompanying text by ballet instructor Caroline Denzler provides detailed, precise, yet easy-to-follow instructions on every step and movement, as well as general information and advice that will enlighten and inspire young ballet stars of the future.

每年有数以千计的儿童开始学习芭蕾舞（以及许多认为自己可能喜欢的儿童），他们会喜欢这本精彩的芭蕾舞介绍，其中有42幅有趣的图片可供着色。特别清晰的插图--所有插图都以适当的顺序呈现--清楚地描绘了初学者课程中的一切，从系上芭蕾舞鞋的鞋带到执行完美的阿拉伯式舞姿。图解和描述的主题包括正确的姿势、热身和伸展运动的重要性、脚的位置和手臂的动作。最重要的是，几十个基本的芭蕾舞步骤都以图画顺序显示。由芭蕾舞导师卡罗琳-丹兹勒撰写的附文对每一个步骤和动作都提供了详细、精确而又易于遵循的说明，以及一般的信息和建议，将启迪和激励未来的年轻芭蕾舞明星。