The Magical World of Ballet

Lisa Miles spent her entire career in children's publishing, as both a writer and an editor. She worked in educational publishing for schools, children's trade publishing and also on a variety of children's magazines.

Content includes the history of ballet • a look at basic ballet steps • The Royal Ballet • The Royal Ballet School • a day in the life of a professional dancer • shoes, tutus, costumes, wigs and accessories • choreography and music • behind the scenes • the sets • famous dances including the stories behind the ballet • famous dancers • and all the theatrical elements of a performance at the Royal Opera House.