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[2014]
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American Ballet Theater soloist Misty Copeland encourages a young ballet student, with brown skin like her own, by telling her that she, too, had to learn basic steps and how to be graceful when she was starting out, and that some day, with practice and dedication, the little girl will become a firebird, too. Includes author's note about dancers who led her to find her voice.
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Nine-year-old Isabelle is an inspired dancer with a flair for fashion design. She's thrilled to be studying ballet at a prestigious performing arts school but her classmates are so talented, and she can't help feeling that she's always in the shadow of her 'perfect' older sister Jade. So when her idol, a famous ballerina, encourages her to audition for a professional ballet, Isabelle isn't sure she can land the role.
30) The young dancer
Author
Pub. Date
[1994]
Description
Explains, through photographs and text, the importance of mastering basic steps early and then building your strength slowly so that you can dance without risking injury. Includes lots of fascinating information on ballet companies, addresses, and a glossary to explain special ballet words.
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
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Themes: Biography, Ballet, Inspiration, Misty Copeland has faced many challenges in her life. From starting dance at a late age and not having a typical dancer's body type to growing up with abuse and poverty, her journey to becoming the American Ballet Theatre's first Black prima ballerina has not been easy. Driven by her passion for dance, Copeland continues inspire change in the world of ballet. Blue Delta Books™, a Hi-Lo Books™ biography series,...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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Through Edgar Degas's beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of the impressionist movement, and his ballerina paintings are among the most favorite of his fans. In his artwork, Degas captures every moment, from the relentless hours of practice to the glamour of appearing on stage, revealing a dancer's journey from novice to...
36) Ballet school
Author
Pub. Date
2003
Description
Text and photographs present the activities at a ballet studio where young children warm up, practice the five basic positions, exercise at the barre, and watch teenage ballet dancers perform.
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
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Selected by Chairman Mao's officials from among millions of children to become a dancer, Li's new life began as he left his family behind. At the Beijing Dance Academy, days were long and difficult. Li's hard work was rewarded when he was chosen yet again, this time to travel to America.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Two to Tango Featuring characters who also appeared in All Together Dead, this exclusive double issue includes two novellas by #1 bestselling author, Charlaine Harris: Dancers in the Dark, and her brand new novella, Layla Steps Up. In Dancers in the Dark, a young woman on the run from a violent stalker finds protection--and temptation--in the arms of a brooding centuries-old vampire. In Layla Steps Up, a fragile new vampire must finally face and embrace...
40) World of ballet
Author
Pub. Date
2000
Description
This book is for anyone who has ever wanted to dance or to look behind the scenes at all aspects of ballet including what it's like to be a dancer; how a ballet company operates; how a performance is put together; and the history of ballet.
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