{"product_id":"nutcracker-dancing-shapes-shapes-and-stories-from-konora-s-twenty-five-nutcracker-roles","title":"Nutcracker Dancing Shapes: Shapes and Stories from Konora’s Twenty-Five Nutcracker Roles","description":"Step inside the magic of The Nutcrackerwith real behind-the-scenes stories, striking ballet shapes, and a joyful journey through twenty-five Nutcracker roles.\n\nJoin dancer Konora as she guides young readers through the story of The Nutcracker, shares personal memories from years of performances, and demonstrates ballet positions and shapes seen throughout this holiday favorite. Children can act out scenes, try basic ballet steps, and discover what it’s really like backstage at productions across several U.S. ballet companies.\n\nFrom swirling snowflakes to Arabian Coffee, from the Mouse Queen’s battle to the sparkle of Sugar Plum, this rich and inspiring book blends storytelling, dance education, movement prompts, and real performance photos.\n\nPerfect for young dancers, ballet lovers, and families looking to make The Nutcracker part of their holiday traditions, this book encourages creative movement, confidence, imagination, and a deeper appreciation of performing arts.\n\nInside, readers will find:\n• True stories from Konora’s twenty-five Nutcracker roles\n• Ballet vocabulary and positions (sous-sus, arabesque, tendu, passé, and more)\n• Silly stage mishaps, performer secrets, and rehearsal memories\n• Guided movement and storytelling prompts young dancers can try at home\n• Stunning performance photographs that bring the magic to life\n\nWhether your young dancer is preparing for their first Nutcracker audition or simply enchanted by ballet, this book offers inspiration, education, and holiday magic all in one.\n\nBring the wonder of The Nutcracker home.\nOpen the pages and let the dancing begin!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1736353624\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1736353624.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:a Dance, Once Upon\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43337787932733,"sku":"BVV.1736353624.A","price":7.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1736353624-0.jpg?v=1783893977","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/nutcracker-dancing-shapes-shapes-and-stories-from-konora-s-twenty-five-nutcracker-roles","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}