The first book from Darcey Bussell in over six years, retired darling of the British Ballet and beloved judge of Strictly Come Dancing, this publishing extravaganza coincides with the superstar ballerina's 50th birthday.

Exquisitely produced, the book is filled with remarkable images of Dame Darcey in various notable locations, such as a pod of the London Eye, on top of the Victoria and Albert memorial, and performing at worldwide events, like the Olympics opening ceremony. The collection includes rare and unseen moments of Darcey shot by some of the most famous photographers, including Lord Snowdon, Mario Testino and Annie Leibovitz, in locations beyond the stage including rehearsals, fashion shoots and more which are accompanied by behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes.

A fitting testament to one of our true national treasures, this glorious and charming book is a wonder to enjoy for years to come.

Budding young ballerinas can join Delphie and Rosa as they discover the magic ballet shoes for the very first time, in this bind-up of the stories that introduced each of these ballerinas
Delphie's greatest dream is to become a ballerina, and she can't quite believe it when she is invited to join the new ballet school. But there is more to Madame Zarakova's than it at first seems, and with the help of some very special ballet shoes, Delphie finds herself spinning into a whole new world. In the second story, Rosa knows that her new red ballet shoes are special, but she soon discovers that they are magical when she is whirled into Enchantia On her very first adventure, can Rosa free the swan princess from King Rat's curse?

World famous prima ballerina and dancing judge star DARCEY BUSSELL shares three magic ballet adventures with you... 'Delphie and the Magic Ballet Shoes': It's a dream come true for Delphie when she is invited to join the new ballet school. And with the help of some very special ballet shoes, Delphie is spinning into a whole new magical world called Enchantia... 'Rosa and the Magic Dream': The magical land of Enchantia is in trouble! The Wicked Fairy has evil plans and she's going to cast a spell on Rosa and hold her captive! Can Rosa escape from her dark castle, or will the Wicked Fairy get her wish? 'Holly and the Silver Unicorn': Holly has discovered a carousel of mythical creatures enchanted and trapped on the ride! The Wicked Fairy wants one more creature to complete her menagerie. Will Holly and the White Cat find the Silver Unicorn before she captures him?

Does the poise, grace, and beauty of a prima ballerina take your breath away? Ever dreamt of landing that perfect pirouette? Covering everything from basic positions to the finesse of a pas de deux, this inspiring book will help your child pursue the elegant dance form of ballet. Perfect your port de bras and learn how to dance adagio and allegro. You will even find out the best way to look after your ballet shoes and ensure your make up is just right for your first night on stage. Using gorgeous photos of ballet dancers and easy-to-follow instructions, one of the world's finest ballet dancers Dame Darcey Busell will teach you various poses, jumps, and exercises, as well as advanced moves and pointework. You will also discover folk and character dancing and read about the great choreographers and composers throughout ballet's history. The Ballet Book beautifully illustrates the world of ballet with captivating notes on classical techniques, the evolution of the dance form, the world's greatest dancers, and a fascinating look on what goes on behind the scene. Budding ballet dancers, this one's for you!

Firm, slim stomach. Fantastic posture. Strong, lean muscles. Clear, relaxed mind. Just four of the amazing results you will see and feel if you take up Pilates. And who better to introduce you to this fabulous form of exercise than a woman who has practised Pilates as part of her professional training ever since the beginning of her incredible ballet career? Darcey Bussell is passionate about Pilates and her introduction to the core programme is the easiest, clearest and most encouraging available. Beautifully designed throughout and immensely practical in its detailed attention to each exercise, it is the perfect combination - aspirational and achievable. Darcey quite simply loves it, and anyone who picks up the book will too.

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The second of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance! Delphie is getting ready to audition for the end of term ballet show but before she can even think about practising, her help is needed in Enchantia. Does Delphie hold the key to break the magic spell and unlock the secrets of the magical world?

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! King Neptune, ruler of the underwater kingdom, has accused King Tristan of taking his special sceptre and as a punishment he's cast a storm spell over Enchantia! Can Rosa and Nutmeg find out who really has the sceptre or will Enchantia be gloomy forever?

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell

Everyone in Madame Za-Za s class is taking part in their first ballet exams and Rosa is feeling pretty confident about passing hers. But right in the middle of the exam she is whisked away to Enchantia. The magical moonstone has broken and all of the ballets have become muddled up Can Rosa put things right?"

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! In Enchantia, Holly discovers a carousel of mythical creatures. They have been enchanted and trapped on the carousel by Wicked Fairy. She wants to capture the Silver Unicorn to complete her menagerie. Can Holly and the White Cat warn the unicorn in time? Or will he also be trapped on the carousel forever...

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Rosa knows that her new red ballet shoes are special, but she soon discovers that they are magical when she is whirled into Enchantia! On her very first adventure, can Rosa free the swan princess from King Rat's curse?

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia The sixth of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance

Delphie's magic red shoes are suddenly feeling too tight, and she really doesn't want to give them up But before she has time to worry, her friends in Enchantia need her help. King Rat is trying to spoil the Queen's birthday show; can Delphie help undo his mischief?

Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell

It's the White Cat's birthday Everyone in Enchantia is planning the perfect party but something seems to be going wrong guests keep disappearing. And there's a mysterious photographer who might not be who she seems Can Jade solve the mystery or will the party turn into a birthday disaster?

A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Darcey Bussell."

23 very well-known people from the arts, sport, and business worlds talk about how dyslexia affected their childhood, how they were able to overcome the challenges and use the special strengths of dyslexia to achieve great success in adulthood. Darcey Bussell CBE, Eddie Izzard, Sir Richard Branson, Meg Mathews, Zoe Wanamaker CBE, Richard Rogers, Benjamin Zephaniah, Steven Naismith, Lynda La Plante CBE, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, Sophie Conran and others share their stories, and their advice. All reveal the enormous difficulties they faced, the strength required to overcome them, the crucial importance of adult support, and how `the different way the brain is wired' in dyslexia has enabled them to see something different in the world and to use their creativity in an exceptional way. They talk about `thinking sideways', and the ability to look at a bigger picture, the often strong visual strength, and the ability to listen, and to grasp simplicity where other people see only complexity. They also talk about how dyslexia continues to challenge them, and the ways they have found to work around this. An introduction, and final section that includes practical information about dyslexia, are written with the support of Dyslexia Action, and a percentage of profit from the book is going to The British Dyslexia Association. The book will be essential reading for teachers and other professionals, and for families affected by dyslexia, and inspirational for people with dyslexia.

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell

Its carnival time in Enchantia Everyone is looking forward to having a wonderful time.But when Holly and the White Cat make a surprise visit to the Land of the Sweets, they find that EVERYTHING is topsy-turvy How can they put things right before the Lollipop Carnival begins?

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia The fourth of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance

King Rat is causing havoc in Enchantia again, by playing around with the Big Clock and making time whizz by. Cinderella finds herself always going to the ball, but never meeting her Prince Can Delphie help?

Two gala concerts performed at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London. The 1993 Winter Gala saw soprano Kiri Te Kanawa take to the stage in a performance of 'Vocalise' by Rachmaninov as well as ballerina Darcey Bussell who danced to scenes from Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker' and 'Sleeping Beauty'. The 1996 Gala Concert invited Plácido Domingo who treated the audience to a rendition of 'Gold und Silber' by Franz Lehár and was then joined on stage by Veronica Villarroel for the 'Cherry Duet' from Pietro Mascagni's 'L'amico Fritz'.

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating third series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! Holly has arrived in Enchantia just in time for the christening of Princess Aurora's baby. But one of the gifts isn't all that it seems. Princess Aurora's parents, King Tristan and Princess Isabella, have been so busy looking out for Sleeping Beauty's spinning wheel that they haven't seen what has been staring them in the face... in the magic tiara!

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia The sixth of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance

Princess Aurelia has fallen under a wicked spell and just won t wake up Can Delphi and the Princess s fairy godmother, Lila, find the prince can break the spell? Or will Aurelia remain asleep forever?"

Darcey Bussell and Roberta Bolle star in Frederick Ashton's Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet.

Taken from Greek mythology, it tells the story of Sylvia, loved by Aminta, abducted by Orion and eventually rescued by Eros. Ashton was inspired by the music of Leo Delibes to create such great choreographic sequences as the famous Act 3 'pas de deux' and the mischievous role of Eros, one of the delightful, darkly comic characterisations for which Ashton became known and loved.

Sylvia is a wonderful showcase for virtuosity, invention and classical beauty, the epitome of Ashton style in stage settings of great detail and painterly perfection.

Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell

It s carnival time But not everyone is enjoying the dancing the poor toymaker has lost his favourite puppet, Peter. Is the evil Von Rotbart behind his disappearance? And can Jade outwit the owl magician and free Peter from the spell?

A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Darcey Bussell."

Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell

Precious things have been going missing in Enchantia in the lead up to a very special ceremony. Is someone trying to thwart the First Fairy and banish birdsong from Enchantia? Jade and the White Cat must unravel the clues before it's too late

A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Darcey Bussell.

Dance your way to the magical world of Enchantia in the delightful fourth series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell

A mysterious package arrives for Jade it's a pair of red ballet shoes. Jade's curious, so she heads to Madame Za-Za's ballet school and is suddenly whisked away to the magical world of Enchantia King Rat wants to build a fun fair in the Enchanted Wood and throw out all the people who live there. Can Jade protect them from his evil plans?

A delightful new Magic Ballerina story from Prima Ballerina and guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Darcey Bussell."

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! The Wicked Fairy has always wanted to rule Enchantia and has come up with an evil plan to take over, by casting a spell on Rosa and holding her captive! Can Rosa escape from her castle, or will the Wicked Fairy get her wish?

Prima Ballerina, Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic at Christmas

It's Christmas, the most magical time of the year, and Delphie is really excited about taking part in her ballet school s special Christmas show And just when Delphie thinks things can't get any better she is whisked away to Enchantia. Her friends there really need her help to make sure that this Christmas in Enchantia is the best one ever, despite King Rat's mischief making "