Welcome to the Arts: Dance
Alistair Spalding
Illustrated by Jason Raish
Age 7 +
26 October 2023Imprint: Big Picture Press
Synopsis
Brilliantly curated and beautifully illustrated, the Welcome to the Arts series offers all-hours admission to some of the world's most wondrous performances.
From Swan Lake to Riverdance, flamenco to tap, Dance features some of the most iconic performances and popular dances from around the world. Learn about the history, culture, evolution and technique of each dance, while also discovering the stars of past and present, including Fred Astaire, Carlos Acosta, Martha Graham and much more. Exclusive backstage access also allows you to see what goes on behind the theatre doors, including prop and costume design.
Expertly written by Sir Alistair Spalding and published in conjunction with Sadler's Wells, this beautifully illustrated book is also a large format, so the whole family can be immersed in the wonderful world of dance.
The perfect gift for any Strictly fan, musical lover or budding dancer.
From Swan Lake to Riverdance, flamenco to tap, Dance features some of the most iconic performances and popular dances from around the world. Learn about the history, culture, evolution and technique of each dance, while also discovering the stars of past and present, including Fred Astaire, Carlos Acosta, Martha Graham and much more. Exclusive backstage access also allows you to see what goes on behind the theatre doors, including prop and costume design.
Expertly written by Sir Alistair Spalding and published in conjunction with Sadler's Wells, this beautifully illustrated book is also a large format, so the whole family can be immersed in the wonderful world of dance.
The perfect gift for any Strictly fan, musical lover or budding dancer.
Details
26 October 2023112 pages
9781800783362Imprint: Big Picture Press
Reviews
Put on your dancing shoes and waltz, shimmy and tap your way through a spectacular reading journey in the pages of one of this year's most dazzling books....A book for all the family to treasure!Lancashire Evening Post
A beautiful read.Woman's Weekly
A showstopper that practically demands applause.Lucy Bannerman, The Times
An oversized thrilling introduction to all forms of dance [...] it's a superb gift for dance lovers aged eight-plus.Imogen Russell-Williams, Metro