Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story Book

Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story is a richly visual guide to more than 70 landmark ballets, celebrated performers and influential choreographers across the history of the art form.

Spanning ballet’s origins at court to today’s contemporary productions, this accessible volume highlights classics like The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, profiles legendary dancers such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta and Darcey Bussell, and introduces key creative figures from Tchaikovsky to Matthew Bourne. 

• Highlights 70+ iconic ballets from classical to contemporary
• Includes profiles of famous dancers, choreographers and composers
• Created with celebrated ballerina Viviana Durante
• Features rare photographs and engaging production histories
• An ideal gift for dance fans and newcomers to ballet
• Publish by Dorling Kindersley in Hardback 31 x 26 cm
• Page count 360