zxDaveM Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 The Royal Ballet have co-published a new ballet book (aimed at children from 3 to 83) called 'Ballet Spectacular'. Has info on the repertoire, back stage processes (make-up, costumes, basic steps, etc), and lots of lovely photos. We were at the launch in Waterstones on Piccadilly, and here are a few photos: Ballet Spectacular - with Lauren Cuthbertson, Marcelino Sambe and Yasmine Naghdi© Dave Morgan. Courtesy of DanceTabs / FlickrSee more...Set from DanceTabs - Royal Ballet: ‘Ballet Spectacular’ book launch Courtesy of DanceTabs / FlickrBy kind permission of the Royal Opera House 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 My bald spot looks a bit larger than I remember... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina G. Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Wonderful photos Dave. I'll be ordering several copies, one for myself and as Christmas gifts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Wonderful photos Dave. I'll be ordering several copies, one for myself and as Christmas gifts! Thanks Nina. And the ROH will be pleased to hear that! :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Either Yasmine has got high heels on or she's a fair bit taller than I took her for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Either Yasmine has got high heels on or she's a fair bit taller than I took her for. She was in heels (obviously Lauren was in flats). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Super photos as always Dave. Lauren's poor foot! :-( 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina G. Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Either Yasmine has got high heels on or she's a fair bit taller than I took her for. She seems to wear super high heels (photo 7) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl H Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I took a look at this book recently and it is an ideal present, beautifully produced, might buy it for myself, I am between 3-83. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I do hope we don't have any over-83s on here who are feeling left out 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina G. Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I do hope we don't have any over-83s on here who are feeling left out Should have said between 3-103 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I have the spine of a 103 year old, is that any good? :-D 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodlandGladeFairy Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Its such a wonderful book, when I was visiting London in early October (went to see the 5th October matinee performance of RB in Manon) I brought a copy from the ROH shop, its such a happy book and so many gorgeous photos and illustrations! When I feel a bit meh and the weather is just uninspiring it is just the tonic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'm sure the book is great but what has Lauren done to her foot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina G. Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 http://dancetabs.com/2014/10/book-ballet-spectacular-a-childrens-guide-to-ballet-and-an-insight-into-a-magical-world/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaffa Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 One of the sections mentioned in the Dance Tabs review is "Ballet School." What does this cover? Thanks Yaffa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 It's an attractive-looking book, certainly: rather a shame that it's aimed at children, though I had a quick flip through in the ROH Shop yesterday: did I really see that there was a "becoming a ballerina" section but not an equivalent one for boys? If so, that's very disappointing in this day and age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaffa Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 If you can pay by Mastercard, Amazon currently has a "£5 off a £10 spend" offer with a discount code on most items which are sold and distributed by Amazon, with some exclusions - See http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature.html?docId=1000842343 ). This brings down the cost of Ballet Spectacular to £6.64. Yaffa (with no connection to MasterCard or Amazon, just passing on the info) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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