Author : Cerrie Burnell
Publisher : Scholastic UK
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 25,40 MB
Release : 2016-02-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1407163108
Once there was a little girl who dreamed of dancing. Of skipping over rooftops and pirouetting round the moon. One day the girl sees the ballet practice for Swan Lake, and decides that all she wants is to become a ballerina... An enchanting picture book about following your dreams, written by CBeebies' presenter Cerrie Burnell.
Author : Michaela DePrince
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 14,30 MB
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0385755155
Perfect for newly independent readers—discover the amazing life of one of America’s top ballerinas, Michaela DePrince, whose story is soon to be told in a major motion picture directed by Madonna. At the age of three, Michaela DePrince found a photo of a ballerina that changed her life. She was living in an orphanage in Sierra Leone at the time, but was soon adopted by a family and brought to America. Michaela never forgot the photo of the dancer she once saw, and quickly decided to make her dream of becoming a ballerina come true. She has been dancing ever since and is now a principal dancer in New York City and has been featured in the ballet documentary First Position, as well as Dancing with the Stars, Good Morning America, and Oprah magazine. Young readers will love learning about this inspiring ballerina in this uplifting and informative leveled reader. This Step 4 Step into Reading book is for newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.
Author : Lauren Thompson
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 29,91 MB
Release : 2007-10-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780312370299
The inspiring story of five little girls whose ballerina dreams come true with the help of their dedicated teacher.
Author : Adèle Geras
Publisher : Orchard Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,48 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Ballet
ISBN : 9781408309810
Tutu Tilly been busy practising her ballet steps for the recital, but will everything go to plan on the big day? Will her dreams come true.
Author : Kate Ohrt
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 31,42 MB
Release : 2010-09-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0740797239
From performing as a prima ballerina under the spotlight to cheerleading on the football field, Gracie imagines a number of ways to kick up her heels. Full color.
Author : Katherine Woodfine
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 12,67 MB
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1471186164
This gorgeously designed retelling of The Nutcracker will make the perfect Christmas present for ballet fans everywhere! In snow white covered St. Petersburg, young dancer Stana’s dreams have finally come true – she has been chosen to play the lead role in Tchaikovsky’s new ballet, The Nutcracker. But with all eyes looking at her, can Stana overcome her nerves and dance like she’s never danced before? From the author of the bestselling The Sinclair Mysteries, Katherine Woodfine, and Waterstone’s Book Prize winner, Lizzy Stewart, this sumptuous and magical retelling of The Nutcracker will transport you on a journey fay beyond the page. Praise for Katherine Woodfine's The Sinclair's Mysteries series: ‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Rooftoppers 'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel' The Sunday Times 'It's a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' The Guardian Praise for Lizzy Stewart's There's a Tiger in the Garden (Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category): ‘A journey of discovery’ The Guardian ‘A stunning testament to the power of imagination’ Metro
Author : Ann Bryant
Publisher : Usborne Pub Limited
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 23,79 MB
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780794517410
Collects three stories starring three friends, each of whom struggles to conquer an obstacle in order to attend ballet class and become a professional ballerina.
Author : Nora Roberts
Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,21 MB
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1250775353
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, two ballet artists whose performances grace the world’s most famous stages discover a more passionate connection when they engage in a Dance of Dreams. Five years have passed since prima ballerina Ruth Bannion joined the company founded by Russian choreographer Nikolai Davidov. Five years of intense training and conditioning to achieve the physical perfection her impulsive mentor demands of all his dancers. Five years as student and teacher before appearing on stage as equals in a sensual ballet that will inspire Ruth to break through Nikolai’s reserves so they can finally share their hearts’ desires for one another.
Author : Eliza Gaynor Minden
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 18,21 MB
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1416595716
A New Classic for Today's Dancer The Ballet Companion is a fresh, comprehensive, and thoroughly up-to-date reference book for the dancer. With 150 stunning photographs of ballet stars Maria Riccetto and Benjamin Millepied demonstrating perfect execution of positions and steps, this elegant volume brims with everything today's dance student needs, including: Practical advice for getting started, such as selecting a school, making the most of class, and studio etiquette Explanations of ballet fundamentals and major training systems An illustrated guide through ballet class -- warm-up, barre, and center floor Guidelines for safe, healthy dancing through a sensible diet, injury prevention, and cross-training with yoga and Pilates Descriptions of must-see ballets and glossaries of dance, music, and theater terms Along the way you'll find technique secrets from stars of American Ballet Theatre, lavishly illustrated sidebars on ballet history, and tips on everything from styling a ballet bun to stage makeup to performing the perfect pirouette. Whether a budding ballerina, serious student, or adult returning to ballet, dancers will find a lively mix of ballet's time-honored traditions and essential new information.
Author : Patricia Reilly Giff
Publisher : Viking Juvenile
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,86 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Ballet
ISBN : 9780670868650
A clash with her rival may end Rosie's dream of playing the leading role in her ballet class's production of the Nutcracker.
