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| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake , 2005 Performed by: Wiener Symphoniker conducted by John Lanchbery; members of the Wiener Staatsopernballett; Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev.Summary: Prince Siegfried falls in love with the enchanted Princess Odette and promises to break the spell that turns her into a swan by day. The magician, Rotbart, and his daughter Odile, trick Siegfried so that he breaks his promise to Odette and he drowns in the lake as Odette, still a swan, swims away. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Barbie of Swan Lake Mary Man-Kong, 2003 |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake Mark Helprin, Chris Halprin, 1994-05-16 |
| swan lake illustrated book: 2R Classic Stories , 2020-12 Delight children while enriching their library with Tchaikovsky's magnificent ballet, now retold as an elegant, giftable picture book |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake Clever Publishing, Nelly Suslova, 2025-08-26 Join Odette and Prince Siegfried in this enchanting retelling of Swan Lake, a classic tale brought to life for young readers. In a faraway kingdom, the courageous Prince Siegfried meets Odette, a mysterious swan. The prince discovers that Odette has been cursed to transform into a swan every day, only returning to her human form at night. To break the spell and help her reclaim her true self, the prince must confront dark magic and discover the power of true love. Highlights themes of true love, bravery, and the power of good over evil. Simplified text and engaging storytelling make the classic story easy for children to understand Beautiful illustrations make Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet accessible to young readers. Perfect for bedtime reading, Swan Lake will delight and inspire young readers and teach them the enduring power of love and courage. Read another festive classic with Clever's retelling of The Nutcracker by Nellie Suslova! |
| swan lake illustrated book: Ella Bella Ballerina and Swan Lake James Mayhew, 2012-11-26 Can Ella Bella help the swan princess to be reunited with her prince? Will she help to break the wicked sorcerer's spell? Will true love conquer all? Young ballerinas will find the answer to all these questions and delight in the sheer charm of Ella Bella's world. James Mayhew has also included a page full of ballet facts to help even the keenest budding ballerina learn the story behind Swan Lake. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Ballerina Swan Allegra Kent, 2013-09 Sophie the swan joins a ballet class and works hard to earn a part in the end-of-year performance of Swan Lake. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake Rachel Isadora, 1991 A prince's love for a swan queen overcomes an evil sorcerer's spell in this fairy tale adaptation of the classic ballet. |
| swan lake illustrated book: The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories Barbara Newman, Gill Tomblin, Darcey Bussell, 2000 Text and pictures show scenes and steps from Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Coppelia, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Out, Out Away From Here Rachel Woodworth, 2018-04-03 An exceptional book for children about emotional intelligence and learning to deal with the many ranges of human emotions. Some days I feel mad. Some days I feel sad. Some days I feel smiling-ear-to-ear glad...Emotions can be strange, sudden, and even overwhelming at times. Through thoughtful words and expressive images, this book guides us on a journey through our imagination... to a place where everything feels calm again. |
| swan lake illustrated book: The Nutcracker New York City Ballet, 2016-09-20 For the first time, this beloved holiday story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual New York City Ballet production-- |
| swan lake illustrated book: The Official Bolshoi Ballet Book of Swan Lake I︠U︡riĭ Nikolaevich Grigorovich, Aleksandr Demidov, 1986 |
| swan lake illustrated book: The White Ballets , 2011-10-11 Possibly the best-loved of all ballets are “Giselle,” “La Bayadère,” and “Swan Lake.” Known as the White Ballets, they each tell stories of ethereal maidens costumed in floating white, who seem to be lovely creatures suspended somewhere between heaven and earth. It is every ballerina’s dream to dance “Giselle.” Despite being frail, the simple peasant girl, Giselle, can’t give up dancing. She is afraid that if she dies before she weds, she will become a Wili, a spirit maiden who haunts the forests seeking revenge on young men. Though she can’t change her own fate, she finds a way to save the one she loves. Nikiya is a beautiful temple dancer, a bayadère. She fights tradition when she falls in love with the warrior Solor. Solor has already been promised to a well-born girl, but he risks everything for Nikiya. “Swan Lake” is also about recognizing true love and risking everything for it. Prince Siegfried meets Odile by the shores of a mysterious lake and he vows to marry her. But Odile is under a curse: she must spend every day in the form of a swan and is only human for a few hours during the night. If they are to spend eternity together, Siegfried has to find a way to lift the curse. Rajka Kupesic, herself a dancer, has retold the stories and set them against her breathtaking art to create a book to cherish. Notes about the ballets are included. |
| swan lake illustrated book: The Sleeping Beauty New York City Ballet, 2017-12-12 In this stunning follow-up to the bestselling holiday classic The Nutcracker, The New York City Ballet presents another timeless tale for a modern ballet lover with The Sleeping Beauty. The New York City Ballet presents classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish, modern sensibility. This lavishly illustrated book follows the storyline, choreography, costumes, and sets of the New York City Ballet’s production of The Sleeping Beauty. With beautiful art illustrated by Valeria Docampo, this magnificent retelling is a perfect gift for an aspiring ballerina or any family who wants to add this enchanting fairy tale classic to their library. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Barbie of Swan Lake Linda Williams Aber, Cliff Ruby, Elana Lesser, 2003 Beautiful Odette is led into an enchanted forest where she is turned into a swan by the evil wizard, Rothbart, who is determined to destroy the forest and all of its creatures. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Beyond the Dance Chan Hon Goh, Cary Fagan, 2009-06-05 Shortlisted for the Rocky Mountain Book Award Nominated for The Rocky Mountain Book Award (An Alberta Children's Choice Book Award) Nominated for the 2003 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction An elegant, expressive dancer, Chan Hon Goh is one of the ballet world’s great stars. She is a brilliant technician possessing a delicate beauty and radiant stage presence. Born in Beijing to dancer parents, she tells the story of their flight to Canada from an oppressive regime that thwarted her father’s career, her rigorous training, and her battle to achieve acceptance as the only Chinese-born prima ballerina in the history of the National Ballet. This fascinating look at the life of a dancer will appeal not only to the legions of Chan Hon Goh’s admirers and to students of ballet, but also to young readers who understand what it is to pursue a dream. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Ballet Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff, 2018-09-03 Uncover the most mesmerising moments in ballet history with this scintillating visual guide. Written with ballet legend Viviana Durante, this book will introduce you to the most famous performers and enthrall you with fascinating stories. Discover more than 70 celebrated dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn about renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives of ballet dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell, and meet composers and choreographers, including the likes of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Matthew Bourne. Tracing the history of ballet all the way from its origins at court and the first institutes to the contemporary scene, this comprehensive yet accessible volume offers an unrivalled overview of this dance form. Rarely seen photographs covering key figures, pieces, and performances, alongside compelling facts about each dance - the sources they draw from, their production history, and their reception over time - make for a sumptuous visual treat and an essential gift for all dance and ballet enthusiasts. |
| swan lake illustrated book: The Sleeping Beauty Jennifer Adams, 2019-09-10 Retells the tale of Sleeping Beauty, who pricks her finger on a spindle given to her by a wicked fairy and sleeps for a hundred years. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Trailblazer Leda Schubert, 2018-01-16 This beautiful picture book tells the little-known story of Raven Wilkinson, the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company and an inspiration to Misty Copeland. When she was only five years old, her parents took her to see the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Raven perched on her crushed velvet seat, heard the tympani, and cried with delight even before the curtain lifted. From that moment on, her passion for dance only grew stronger. No black ballerina had ever danced with a major touring troupe before. Raven would be the first. Raven Wilkinson was born on February 2, 1935, in New York City. From the time she was a little girl, all she wanted to do was dance. On Raven's ninth birthday, her uncle gifted her with ballet lessons, and she completely fell in love with dance. While she was a student at Columbia University, Raven auditioned for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and was finally accepted on her third try, even after being told she couldn't dance with them because of her skin color. When she started touring with her troupe in the United States in 1955, Raven encountered much racism in the South, but the applause, alongside the opportunity to dance, made all the hardship worth it. Several years later she would dance for royalty with the Dutch National Ballet and regularly performed with the New York City Opera until she was fifty. This beautiful picture book tells the uplifting story of the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company and how she became a huge inspiration for Misty Copeland. Theodore Taylor III's unique, heavy line style of illustration brings a deeper level of fluidity and life to the work, and Misty Copeland's beautifully written foreword will delight ballet and dance fans of all ages. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake: Quest for the Kingdoms Rey Terciero, 2022-03-15 A fun, unexpected, action-packed reimagining of a classic story. --Molly Knox Ostertag, author of The Witch Boy Frozen meets The Wizard of Oz in this swashbuckling adventure perfect for fans of Amulet and The Okay Witch, from the acclaimed author of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Odette and Dillie are supposed to be enemies. Their kingdoms have been feuding since before they were born. But when the two princesses meet each other at the lake that separates their castles, it's clear they were destined to be best friends. Odette--who lives with a curse that magically transforms her into a swan when the sun rises--is happy to find someone who treats her like everyone else. And Dillie has finally met someone who understands her dream of having an adventure instead of sitting on a throne. When they discover that Odette's curse is the reason for tension between their families, they decide to follow an ancient legend that could lead them to someone who can set everything right. As they travel through enchanted lands, meet new allies, and fight terrible foes, Odette and Dillie are put to the ultimate test. But when the time comes, will they choose their deepest wishes or the fragile fate of their world? |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake Ping Zhu, 2012-03 A stunning concertina detailing a night at the Ballet, which anyone with an interest in the performing arts will love! Based on a performance of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, the images are not only inspired by the dramatic story but also the atmosphere of a working dance venue. On one side, we see the pristine theatre, audience and performance, and on the other side, in a world away from the delicate presentation of the front stage, the back-stage bustle and nerves. A beautiful concertina that can be read as a book or displayed on a mantle piece, or even framed as a print. Suitable for all ages. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake , 2012-06 The haunting story of Siegried and Odette is retold for yonger children in this captivating picture book. Six tunes from the much-loved ballet sweep you into their magical world. |
| swan lake illustrated book: The Willow Pattern Story Allan Drummond, 2009-07-10 The author retells a story heard as a child, one of many invented to explain the landscape on willow pattern china, in which two young Chinese lovers are punished by one's cruel mandarin father |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake Bill Cooper, 2019-11-26 This beautifully produced new Royal Ballet branded book with photographs by Bill Cooper is a collection of exclusive photographs which shines the spotlight on Swan Lake. These exquisite photos feature some of the finest dancers on stage today and give an exclusive insight into the Royal Ballet's work. Swan Lake was Tchaikovsky's first score for the ballet. Given its status today as arguably the best-loved and most admired of all classical ballets, it is perhaps surprising that at its premiere in 1877 Swan Lake was poorly received. It is thanks to the 1895 production by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov that Swan Lake has become part of not only ballet consciousness but also wider popular culture. That success is secured not only by the sublime, symphonic sweep of Tchaikovsky's score but also by the striking choreographic contrasts between Petipa's royal palace scenes and the lyric lakeside scenes created by Ivanov. Swan Lake has had a special role in the repertory of The Royal Ballet since 1934. Since then there has been a succession of productions, the most recent of which was overseen by Anthony Dowell. The 2019 Season sees a new production with additional choreography by ROH Artist-in-Residence Liam Scarlett. Scarlett, while remaining faithful to the Petipa-Ivanov text, will bring fresh eyes to the staging of this classic ballet, in collaboration with his long-term designer John Macfarlane. |
| swan lake illustrated book: The Orchard Book of Stories from the Ballet Geraldine McCaughrean, 2003 A retelling of ten favourite stories from the ballet, including SWAN LAKE, THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, THE NUTCRACKER and more. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Rhythm Rescue Vicky Weber, 2020-08-04 Welcome to Music Metropolis, where there's always a song to sing and instruments playing all around. Everyone has something special to share, but Beat Street is where the real magic happens. The musicians of Beat Street have super abilities. The people who live here can do extraordinary things...with the power of music! When Tala's day begins with a phone call from a friend, she is SUPER excited...but she'll need your help to make it there in time! You won't want to miss this interactive musical adventure. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Tchaikovsky's Ballets Roland John Wiley, 1985 Tchaikovsky's Ballets combines analysis of the music of Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and Nutcracker with a description based on rare and not easily accessible documents of the first productions of these works in imperial Russia. Essential background concerning the ballet audience, the collaboration of composer and ballet-master, and Moscow in the 1860s leads into an account of the first production of Swan Lake in 1877. A discussion of the theatre reforms initiated by Ivan Vsevolozhsky, Director of the Imperial Theatres and Tchaikovsky's patron, prepares us for a study of the still-famous 1890 production of Sleeping Beauty, Tchaikovsky's first collaboration with the choreographer Marius Petipa. Professor Wiley then explains how Nutcracker, which followed two years after Sleeping Beauty, was seen by its producers and audiences in a much less favourable light in 1882 than it is now. The final chapter discusses the celebrated revival of Swan Lake in 1985 by Petipa and Leve Ivanov. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Little First Stickers Ballet Kirsteen Robson, 2024-09-03 Use the stickers to create scenes from the world of ballet, from the hard work of a rehearsal and the glamour of a costume fitting to the excitement of performing Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and other classic ballets. With over 200 stickers, including lots of sparkly stickers. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Honk Honk! Pamela Duncan Edwards, 1999-01-20 A swan believing she is a ballerina tries to enter the opera house in order to dance. |
| swan lake illustrated book: A City in Winter Mark Helprin, Chris Van Allsburg, 2000-04-01 Driven to avenge the murder of her royal parents and reclaim her lost kingdom, a daring young heroine and would-be queen journeys to the besieged city on the plain to seek out its evil conqueror, the Usurper. Helprin's spellbinding tale reveals a city veiled in snow, at once divine and deadly. Evocatively told and beautifully rendered, it will enchant readers of all ages. Stunning color illustrations by Chris Van Allsburg capture the exhilaration of the story -- from the pulse of the masses in the palace square to the wrath of the bloodthirsty Usurper who scours the city streets after curfew, to the opulence of an intimate dinner party set for a thousand guests. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake Anne Spudvilas, 2017-10-25 SHORT-LISTED: CBCA Picture Book of the Year, 2018 'Anne Spudvilas is one of Australia's most talented visual artists. Her illustrations are full of emotion and beauty. Anne's Swan Lake is simply enchanting and sublime!' Li Cunxin, author of Mao's Last Dancer and Artistic Director, Queensland Ballet The iconic ballet Swan Lake, the tragic love story of a princess transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer, has been revered for more than a century. In this atmospheric adaptation, Anne Spudvilas reimagines the classic tale of passion, betrayal and heartbreak in the dramatic riverscape of the Murray-Darling. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake Ping Zhu, 2013-09 Based on a performance of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, the images in this delicately illustrated book are not only inspired by the dramatic story, but also by the atmosphere of a working dance venue. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake Mark Helprin, 1989 A prince's love for a swan queen overcomes an evil sorcerer's spell in this fairy tale adaptation of the classic ballet. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake Powell Perry, Berkeley Sutcliffe, |
| swan lake illustrated book: The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators , Upon publication, Anita Silvey’s comprehensive survey of contemporary children’s literature, Children’s Books and Their Creators, garnered unanimous praise from librarians, educators, and specialists interested in the world of writing for children. Now The Essential Guide to Children’s Books and Their Creators assembles the best of that volume in one handy, affordable reference, geared specifically to parents, educators, and students. This new volume introduces readers to the wealth of children’s literature by focusing on the essentials — the best books for children, the ones that inform, impress, and, most important, excite young readers. Updated to include newcomers such as J. K. Rowling and Lemony Snicket and to cover the very latest on publishing and educational trends, this edition features more than 475 entries on the best-loved children’s authors and illustrators, numerous essays on social and historical issues, thirty personal glimpses into craft by well-known writers, illustrators, and critics, and invaluable reading lists by category. The Essential Guide to Children’s Books and Their Creators summarizes the canon of contemporary children’s literature, in a practical guide essential for anyone choosing a book for or working with children. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Reading Globally, K8 Barbara A. Lehman, Evelyn B. Freeman, Patricia L. Scharer, 2010-09-20 In Reading Globally, K-8, the authors make the case for why it is necessary to be globally literate and multiculturally aware in today's shrinking world, and they provide the tools teachers need to incorporate appropriate reading selections into primary and secondary school classrooms. By using books from or about other countries, teachers empower students to view the world in a more positive manner, enriching and broadening their students' lives, and ultimately preparing them for life in a global economy and culture. This reader-friendly resource guides teachers and reading programme coordinators in selecting quality books for their classrooms, incorporating global literature into different content areas, and facilitating the discussions that follow. Practical guidance is provided on how to: - Integrate the reading of global texts across the curriculum, with specific application to language arts, social studies, science, maths, and the arts - Locate and evaluate the authenticity and literary merit of potential books, avoiding those that depict stereotypes - Get started!-with an annotated list of children's books, samples of student work, and classroom vignettes from teachers. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Let's Start the Music Amy Brown, 2014 Music programs have been scaled back or eliminated altogether from the curricula of many schools. Luckily, storytimes offer ideal opportunities for music and songs. In this collection of easy-to-use, easy-to-adapt library programs for children in grades K-3, Brown connects songs and musical activities directly to books kids love to read. Offering several thematic programs, complete with stories, songs, and flannelboard and other activities, her book includes Music activities, lists of music-related books, mix-and-match activities, and additional web resources Terrific tips on how to teach songs to young children Ways to develop original songs and rhythms to enliven children’s books Even if you can’t carry a tune in a bushel basket, this handy resource has everything you need to start the music in your storytimes. |
| swan lake illustrated book: Swan Lake New York City Ballet, 2019-08-27 In this stunning follow-up to the bestselling The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty, the New York City Ballet presents another timeless tale for a modern ballet lover with Swan Lake. This lavishly illustrated book follows the storyline, choreography, costumes, and sets of the New York City Ballet’s production of Swan Lake. With beautiful art illustrated by Valeria Docampo, this magnificent retelling is a perfect gift for an aspiring ballerina or any family who wants to add this enchanting and classic tale to their library. |
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