James Mayhew's richly detailed storytelling and his exquisite, retro art-style make this book perfect for all would-be prima ballerinas. Early in her life, she discovered the joy of reading, writing, and learning different types of art modalities. It has gotten to the point where I've memorized the questions they will ask about each page and can answer them before they even ask. On the last page, Mayhew gives some nice background on Prokofiev's "Cinderella" ballet (such as the slippers being silver, not glass--aha! There are no dress code color restrictions – we have all of the brightest and most fun attire available in our boutiques for all of your needs!

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That said, they are less focused on actually learning to be a ballet dancer, as the children in Madame Rosa's class seem never to practice different positions, as beginners would do, but rather, flit around to the music of whatever ballet is the subject of that book. Alone on the stage after class, Ella Bella opens Madame Rosa’s magical musical box and is whisked off into the world of the Cinderella ballet. At first she struggled to perform some of the dance moves but with dedication, practicing and support she was able to achieve her goals.All of our leotards can be used for everyday wear when paired with leggings or shorts and can also be used as swimwear. Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes.