8 celebrated dancers — Marie Taglioni, Carlotta Grisi, Fanny Elssler, Fanny Cerrito, Lucile Grahn, Lola Montez, Jules Joseph Perrot and Augusta Maywood — from an era known for innovations in dance movement and costume. Dancers depicted as beautifully costumed paper dolls, each with 3 additional costumes from their most famous roles.
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Ballerina Paper Doll by Tom Tierney Eight beautiful costumes from favorite ballets, including The Nutcracker, Firebird, Sleeping Beauty, Petrouchka, and more.
Nutcracker Ballet Paper Doll by Tom Tierney Eight full-color costumes for characters from The Nutcracker will delight both paper doll collectors and balletomanes. Includes the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King, Columbine, and more.
ABC of Ballet by Janet Grosser Clearly worded, abundantly illustrated little guide defines basic ballet-related terms: arabesque, battement, pas de chat, relevé, sissonne, many others. Pronunciation guide included. Excellent primer.
