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Presents the texts of the stories danced in twelve well-loved ballets, including "Cinderella," "Copp_elia," "Don Quixote," "Firebird," "Nutcracker," "Swan Lake," and "La Sylphide."

"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." --

A prince's love for a swan queen overcomes an evil sorcerer's spell in this fairy tale adaptation of the classic ballet.

Relates the story of the popular ballet, in which a little girltravels with the Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Sweets.