Darcey bussell ballet dancing shoes

This is a lovely children’s book that is bursting with suspense, excitement and wonder. In this story we learn of Delphie, a young girl obsessed with ballet who longs to take classes at Madame Zaravkova’s dance school.

Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes (Magic Ballerina): Bussell ...

Unfortunately, Delphie’s parents cannot afford to send her to this ballet school so Delphie satisfies her desire by reading as many books as she can, and teaching herself the steps. One day, Delphie is walking home from school when she sees two girls running up the path to the ballet school. Delphie sneaks up and watches from the window. While standing outside in the cold, Delphie joins in with the ballet moves and is spotted by Madame Zarakova.

Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes (Magic Ballerina, Book 1)

Madame Zarakova brings her in and compliments her on her beautiful dancing. She gives Delphie a leotard and a special pair of red ballet shoes; she tells her that the shoes are very special and have been waiting for the right person to come along. Delphie is shocked when Madame Zarakova s Magic Ballerina #1: The Magic Ballet Shoes - SIKY