My First Ballet Class (My First)

PreS-Gr 1--In their pink leotards and ballet slippers, five irresistible girls stand at the barre and demonstrate their beginning ballet skills. The text introduces a few basic terms such as plie, releve, and chasse. The students are encouraged to stretch up and reach for a star and make the shape of a piece of pizza with their feet. Engaging photos of the smiling and enthusiastic young dancers accompany the spare text. The foldout pages depict a series of movements and actions that capture the magic of the first class. As the girls whirl and jump and use their imaginations to flutter like butterflies or prance like ponies, youngsters may feel inspired to join in on the fun.--Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA