Brilliantly curated and beautifully illustrated, the Welcome to the Arts series offers all-hours admission to some of the world's most wondrous performances.

From Swan Lake to Riverdance, flamenco to tap, Dance features some of the most iconic performances and popular dances from around the world. Learn about the history, culture, evolution and technique of each dance, while also discovering the stars of past and present, including Fred Astaire, Carlos Acosta, Martha Graham and much more. Exclusive backstage access also allows you to see what goes on behind the theatre doors, including prop and costume design.

Expertly written by Sir Alistair Spalding and published in conjunction with Sadler's Wells, this beautifully illustrated book is also a large format, so the whole family can be immersed in the wonderful world of dance.

The perfect gift for any Strictly fan, musical lover or budding dancer.

TIMES BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF 2023!

Brilliantly curated and beautifully illustrated, the Welcome to the Arts series offers all-hours admission to some of the world's most breathtaking performances. This book explores the wondrous world of dance.

About the Author
Sir Alistair Spalding CBE has been the artistic director and chief executive of Sadler's Wells theatre, London since 2004. He holds honorary doctorates from Middlesex University (2012), the University of Hertfordshire (2014) and the University of Roehampton (2015). Alistair was a national member of the Arts Council England Council from 2009 to 2017, and a member of the Arts Council England Dance Advisory Panel from 1995 to 2003. He was awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2005 and was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2012 for services to dance. In 2019, he was honoured with a lifetime achievement award by ISPA (International Society for the Performing Arts) in recognition of 'unique lifetime achievement that has enriched the international performing arts'. In 2022, Alistair was awarded a Knighthood for Services to Dance in the New Year Honours list.

Reviews
Put on your dancing shoes and waltz, shimmy and tap your way through a spectacular reading journey in the pages of one of this year's most dazzling books....A book for all the family to treasure! * Lancashire Evening Post *
A beautiful read. * Woman's Weekly *
A showstopper that practically demands applause. -- Lucy Bannerman * The Times *
An oversized thrilling introduction to all forms of dance [...] it's a superb gift for dance lovers aged eight-plus. -- Imogen Russell-Williams * Metro *



Book Information
ISBN 9781800783362
Author Sir Alistair Spalding
Format Hardback
Page Count 112
Imprint Big Picture Press
Publisher Templar Publishing
Weight(grams) 1380g
Dimensions(mm) 5mm * 5mm * 5mm