"It's the day of the big show at Laura's ballet school. Suddenly disaster strikes! Can Laura help save the show?"--P. [4] of cover.

Text and photographs describe the experiences of a ten-year-old deaf girl studying ballet at the Joffrey Ballet School.

An introduction to ballet, discussing its history, costumes, steps, performances, and other aspects.

From tiaras to tutus, find out what ballet dancers wear when they perform. Discover what it takes to be part of a professional corps de ballet performance.

Discusses ballet training and techniques, shoes, music, and other related topics.

Discusses the history of ballet, some famous ballets, the work of modern choreographers, the operation of a ballet company and school, and the life of a dancer.

Woven into these tales is a captivating history of ballet, filled with information and profiles of the world's greatest dancers, choreographers, and composers. Young readers will also enjoy fun facts and dancing how-tos all while listening to excerpts of classical music. Also included is a removable, fold-out poster depicting the five positions of ballet.