In the book "Les plus beaux ballets" you'll find 6 classical ballets brought together in a magnificent cut-paper book, where each ballet is illustrated in the manner of a stage scene and made to listen to thanks to sound extracts. The ballets are rewritten by Elodie Fondacci, a well-known Radio Classique presenter. The book can be read by children aged 7...
With My Designer Pad – Ballerinas, children can give free rein to their creativity!On 64 pages to colour in, they can dress up pretty ballerina princesses and invent unique outfits.Thanks to the 16 sheets of stickers, they can add fun, personalised details to their creations.A playful and artistic pad that combines drawing, imagination and...
‘My Dancer Outfits’ invites children to become real stylists! With over 500 repositionable stickers, they can dress, accessorise and personalise pretty dancers on each page.This book also includes colouring pages, offering even more freedom to let their creativity run wild.The embossed cover allows them to create beautiful patterns on the dresses,...
In this intimate book, beautifully illustrated by James Bort, prima ballerina Dorothée Gilbert opens up about her extraordinary career, from her beginnings at the Toulouse Conservatory to her appointment as a star dancer at the Paris Opera at the age of just 24, following a performance of The Nutcracker.With moving sincerity, she looks back on her...
Kididoc – Dance introduces children aged 4 and up to the fascinating world of dance.With pull-tabs, flip-books and playful illustrations, they will discover partner dances, hip-hop, the little rats of the Opera and many other styles.This interactive book allows young readers to explore dance in all its forms, understand rhythm and movement, and...
This magnificent volume brings together the first two volumes of the successful series ‘20, allée de la danse: Amies et rivales’ (Friends and Rivals) and ‘Parfaite, ou presque’ (Perfect, or Almost).At the Paris Opera Ballet School, young students dream of the stage and stardom. Between friendships, rivalries and the quest for perfection, we discover...
The Ballerina Belle puzzle has 100 pieces and is designed for children aged 8 and over.Mademoiselle Danse likes: once the puzzle is finished, it can be framed.
The musical book ‘The Nutcracker’ immerses your children in the magic of Tchaikovsky's famous ballet!As they follow the enchanting story of Clara and her Nutcracker, they will discover a fairy-tale world filled with dreams, dancing and music.Thanks to sound chips, they can listen to real excerpts from the ballet, specially adapted for little ears....
‘Vas-y’ is a poetic and inspiring book about stage fright and pushing oneself beyond one's limits.A few minutes before going on stage, a young dancer is overwhelmed by doubt: what if she forgets her steps? What if the audience boos her?Thanks to the support of a friend and her love of dance, she regains the confidence she needs to shine in the...
With Course-poursuite à l'Opéra, embark on a captivating adventure behind the scenes of the world's most famous dance theatre.The goal? Be the first to reach the ballet stage!From the majestic entrance to the final curtain, cross the Grand Staircase, the costume workshops, the Grand Foyer, and even the underground lake... But watch out for trap...
Ballet Stories for Little Ones is a wonderful illustrated collection that introduces young children to the magic of classical dance.Through five timeless ballets – Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppélia, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker – little ones discover stories filled with dreams, music and enchantment.Designed to be read aloud, these short,...
In Entrer dans la danse – L’envers du Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris (Entering the Dance – Behind the Scenes at the Paris Opera Ballet), sociologist Joël Laillier offers a subtle exploration of one of the world's most legendary institutions. Between dreams, discipline and absolute rigour, he reveals how dancers' total commitment to achieving excellence is...
In Le Prix de l’Étoile, François Alu, a prima ballerina with an extraordinary career, delivers an intimate and poetic account of his quest for freedom through dance.Through confidences, reflections and lyrical flights of fancy, he reveals the behind-the-scenes world of the Paris Opera, the evenings of glory, but also the discipline, pain and doubts...
In Étoile – L’envol, the fifth volume in the series by Marie-Claude Pietragalla, Marie Pietro finally steps into the spotlight on the stage of the Palais Garnier. But success breeds jealousy and betrayal: isolated and deprived of the support of her loyal friends Émilie and Elsa, the young dancer must find the strength within herself to continue believing...
In Étoile – Pas de deux, the fourth volume in the series written by Marie-Claude Pietragalla, Marie Pietro returns to the Opera after a well-deserved holiday, ready to surpass herself.Between casting for a film, creating a choreography and discovering dance as a duet, there is no shortage of challenges.But the competition is fierce: Aurore, her...
In ‘Étoile – Le feu sacré’ (Star – The Sacred Fire), the third volume in the series written by Marie-Claude Pietragalla, Marie pursues her dream at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet School.Between discipline, passion and friendships, the young dancer faces the demands of a world where excellence is the only possible path.But the intensity of the...
In Étoile – La Consécration, the sixth and final volume in Marie-Claude Pietragalla's series, Marie finally realises her dream: she joins the prestigious corps de ballet at the Palais Garnier.At just 16 years old, the young dancer discovers the demands of being a professional artist, between rigour, passion and pushing herself to new heights.From...
Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with The Nutcracker, narrated and illustrated by Valeria Docampo.On Christmas Eve, Marie receives a Nutcracker doll dressed as a soldier. During the night, the toy comes to life and, freed from a curse, transforms into a charming prince who takes Marie to a fairy-tale world.This illustrated version...
An adorable sticker book that immerses children in the magical world of ballet!With over 200 reusable stickers, children will have fun completing beautiful scenes: dance classes, costume fittings, rehearsals and performances of famous ballets such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.Its compact size makes it the ideal companion for travelling and...
In La Danse – Philosophie du corps en mouvement (Dance – Philosophy of the Body in Motion), Alexandre Lacroix subtly explores what lies behind the grace and rigour of dance movements.The result of an exceptional immersion behind the scenes at the Paris Opera, alongside prima ballerinas Ludmila Pagliero and Stéphane Bullion, this essay questions the...
The Ballerina Belle coloring book is ideal for children aged 4 to 8.It features 50 exclusive illustrations of graceful ballerinas and beautiful tutus.Pages are printed on one side only for easy viewing and no ink transfer.Dimensions: 21.59 x 0.61 x 27.94 cm104 pages in French.Mademoiselle Danse loves: the perfect gift for dance and...
In ‘Étoile – C'est la rentrée...’ (Star – It's back to school...), the second volume in the series written by prima ballerina Marie-Claude Pietragalla, Marie Pietro takes her first steps as a young dancer at the Paris Opera.Surrounded by her friends Émilie and Elsa, but confronted by her rival Aurore, she discovers the rigour and passion of the world...
The Encyclo de la danse is the essential reference for all ballet enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced dancers.This new edition explores the world of dance through 170 entries from A to Z and 10 pages of step-by-step techniques, covering everything you need to know: positions, figures, career paths, and even secrets for improving your instep....