Lucy'sBallerina Dreams
This is Lucy! She is 6 years old and loves ballet.
Lucy dreams of being a ballet dancer on a big stage.
Every day after school, Lucy walks to her ballet class.
When she gets there, Lucy has to get dressed into her ballet clothes.
I wonder what she will choose today
Shortballetskirt
Short sleeveleotard
Don't forgot a ballet bun!
Pointe shoes (only for older dancers)
Ballet flats
(everyone wears these!)
Long ballet skirt
Longsleeveleotard
At the start of her ballet class, Lucy has to warm up. Some people do stretches at the barre.
First position
Demi Plié Relevé Sauté
After dance class, Lucy's mom takes her to see the Swan Lake Ballet!
Who are some famous ballet characters that you know?
Romeo and Juliet!
The main characters from the Romeo and Juliet Ballet.
Coppélia!
One of the main characters from the Coppélia Ballet (she's a doll!) .
The ballerinas on stage were so beautiful! That night, Lucy dreamed of being a famous ballerina.
Maybe one day her dream will come true.
By: Lilian Schmidt
My name is Lily! I am 15 years old and I have been a dancer since I was 2. I dance all styles but ballet is my favourite!
My name is Lily! I am 15 years old and I have been a dancer since I was 3. I dance all styles but ballet is my favourite!
I hope this book inspires you to love ballet as much as I do!