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A dazzling introduction to the world of danceFrom ballet to breaking, tap to the tango, TheBook of Dance takes a unique look at a huge variety of international dance styles to excite any young wannabe dancer. Top tips, techniques and step-by-step guides to basic dance moves are included, so you can even have a go yourself. TheBook of Dance includes beautiful images from popular productions of classical favourites such as The Nutcracker, Broadway show stoppers and Bollywood routines. With features on Michael Jackson, Fred Astaire and some of the greatest ballerinas to tread the boards, you can read all about your dance heroes; and the dances that inspired them, with sections on the history of styles and techniques. Whether you love to bodypop, shake your stuff in the salsa or pas-de-deux across your bedroom floor, TheBook of Dance is the ultimate guide to dance.