I began dancing when I was 6 years old and 30 years later, still love it, but I tend to go on autopilot with my daily workouts and this book was exactly what it said it was and gave me the perfect little reminders about the basics as I am teaching my three-year-old some ballet moves. The only objection I have is that while the book is great, the price is really a little much for something of this size and simplicity.