Workbook V of The Ballet Book series is the culmination of the series and features expanded academic topics. The nine lessons can be completed from the information found in the workbook. Workbook V encompasses the history of American ballet and includes biographies of prominent performers and choreographers. It details nine more contemporary ballets including Serenade, Billy the Kid, Pillar of Fire, Fancy Free, Fall River Legend, Stars and Stripes, Astarte and Push Comes to Shove.