Young ballerinas can pirouette into perfection along with former Royal Ballet prima ballerina Darcey Bussell. This is the perfect guidebook for budding ballerinas who are just breaking in their toe shoes. From port de bras to adagio, young dancers will learn pointe work from any level. Arabesque into the classic world of ballet by finding out about its history. Become acquainted with classic choreographers and composers. This book for children even includes advice on how to do stage makeup and take care of your ballet shoes! Whether your child is an aspiring dancer or a fan of ballet, this book will have them feeling like a prima ballerina.