About this item
A is for arabesque, B is for Baryshnikov, and C is for Copplia in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming A-Z of ballet terminology, stars, dances, positions, creators, history, and more. In partnership with the American Ballet Theatre, here is a book that fans will adore, from children just starting ballet to adults who avidly follow this graceful artform.Written by the acclaimed author of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A-Z, the dazzling, creative wordplay forms a graceful pas de deux with the stylish, swooping lines and rich color of the sumptuous illustrations, making this a highly giftable book to give to any dance fan. A glossary of terms, biographies, and dance history completes this beautiful and informational volume.
About the Author
John Robert Allman is the author of "A is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z." He lives in New York City, where he works in marketing for television and theater. John is a graduate of Northwestern University, New York University's Stern School of Business, and BMI's Musical Theatre Workshop. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @Johnny_Allman.
