The White Ballets
$44.18
- Hardcover
42 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2011
Summary
Possibly the best-loved of all ballets are “Giselle,” “La Bayad re,” 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 fore…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780887769238 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0887769233 |
| Author: | Rajka Kupesic |
| Publisher: | Tundra Books |
| Imprint: | Tundra Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 42 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2011 |
| Weight: | 527g |
| Dimensions: | 286mm x 225mm |
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About The Author
Rajka Kupesic
Rajka Kupesic was classically trained as a ballerina and danced in Europe. As a painter, she is known for her unique handling of detail, color, and mood, which infuses the familiar with an extraordinary quality. Her paintings have been shown in numerous galleries worldwide. Her first book Claire’s Gift, was awarded the Mr. Christie’s Book Award for Best Children’s Book. She lives in Toronto with her husband. They have two sons.
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