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Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Soar with the Firebird, dance with the Nutcracker Prince and thrill at the drama of Romeo and Juliet in this beautifully illustrated collection of ballet stories. A delightful gift to enchant and inspire any ballet lover, with twelve stories specially retold for readers today.
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
"A Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the healing power of art and friendship, perfect for fans of Heartbreaker and Tiny Pretty Things. Ballet is Aisha's life. So when she's denied yet another lead at her elite academy because she doesn't "look" the part, she knows something has to change-the constant discrimination is harming her mental...
Author
Publisher
Welbeck Editions
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Open the envelope to discover [one's] very own invitation to the ballet, asking [the reader] to take a tour and peek behind the scenes to see what goes on between performances. Explore the lesser known areas of the theatre, such as the shoe room, the rehearsal studio and the healthcare suite. Open the gatefolds to display the costume department, the set-building workshops and a performance live on stage. Learn about famous ballets such as Romeo and...
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A critical biography of Alexei Ratmansky-the most significant international classical choreographer of our day-written with his full cooperation and the support of American Ballet Theatre, the company of which he is resident choreographer"--
Author
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Once upon a time teenage Aurora Evans met a hockey player at the Mall of America. He was from Canada. And soon, he was the perfect fake boyfriend, a get-out-of-jail-free card for all kinds of sticky situations. I can't go to prom. I'm going to be visiting my boyfriend in Canada. He was just what she needed to cover her social awkwardness. He never had to know. It wasn't like she was ever going to see him again... Years later, Aurora is teaching kids'...
Author
Publisher
Union Square & Co
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It's 1933 in pre-war London. Identical twin sisters Clara and Olivia Marionetta are rehearsing for their performance in the ballet Coppélia at the recently opened Sadler's Wells Theatre. Disciplined and dedicated, Olivia is the perfect ballerina- but no matter how hard she tries, she can't compete with Clara's rebellious charm. And now Clara has started a relationship with someone who Olivia secretly desires: passionate, bohemian Nathan, a pianist...
9) Baller Ina
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A rhyming picture book about Ina who is a graceful ballerina who also loves to get competitive on the basketball court"--
12) Swan Lake
Author
Publisher
Putnam & Grosset Group
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
A prince's love for a swan queen overcomes an evil sorcerer's spell in this fairy tale adaptation of the classic ballet.
13) Dances
Author
Publisher
One World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Promoted to principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, Cece Cordell, a young black woman, still feels like she doesn't belong, and, despite her dream achievement, is faced with a choice that may derail her career, sending her on a pilgrimage to find her missing older brother and reclaim the parts of herself lost in the pursuit of her art.
At twenty-two years old, Cece Cordell reaches the pinnacle of her career as a ballet dancer when she's promoted...
14) Goodnight dance
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From the first plié to the final curtain call, Goodnight Dance follows a young girl as she says goodnight to her favorite pastime. With rhyming text and colorful imagery, author Christianne Jones captures the excitement of the theater and the beauty of the ballerinas onstage. This Sports Illustrated Kids picture book will have dance fans everywhere cheering for bedtime!"--
15) Teacher's pet
Author
Series
Sweet Valley twins the graphic novel volume 2
Publisher
RH Graphic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It's Elizabeth's turn in the spotlight... but does Jessica deserve it more? Jessica knows she's the better dancer -- but their teacher only seems to have eyes for her sister Elizabeth! No matter how hard or perfectly she dances she's not getting recognized -- which becomes a huge problem when it becomes clear that her sister is going to get the main role of Swanilda instead of her. Even worse, Elizabeth refuses to believe that their teacher is favoring...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Dance prodigy, sex symbol, gay pioneer, cultural icon--Vaslav Nijinsky rose to fame as the star of the Ballets Russes in Paris before mental illness stole his career and the last thirty years of his life. A tragic story of a great genius, this compelling work of narrative nonfiction chronicles a life of obsessive artistry, celebrity, and notoriety.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Laure Mesny is a perfectionist with an axe to grind. Despite being constantly overlooked in the elite and cutthroat world of the Parisian ballet, she will do anything to prove that a Black girl can take center stage. To level the playing field, Laure ventures deep into the depths of the Catacombs and strikes a deal with a pulsating river of blood. The primordial power Laure gains promises influence and adoration, everything she's dreamed of and worked...
Author
Series
Publisher
Diane Alber Art LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever seen a unicorn wear a tutu!?!? This hilarious story is about a little girl that overhears her friend say, NEVER LET A UNICORN WEAR A TUTU! Unfortunately, she didn't have a chance to ask why. Now she has a fantastic tutu for her UNICORN and she is not sure what to do!"--Www.dianealber.com
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Sofía Acosta, a fifth grader trying to fit into her ballet-obsessed Cuban American family and her affluent suburban New York community, learns to speak up for herself and others when she mistakenly reveals a visiting dancer's plan to defect to the United States.
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