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Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes a nonfiction picture book celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Ella Bella ballerina books volume 2
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
When Ella Bella loses one of her ballet slippers, Madame Rosa loans her another pair and then relates the story of Cinderella and the lost slipper. As soon as a tune from a mysterious music box begins to play, Ella Bella finds herself dancing into the world of the Cinderella ballet. But can Ella Bella help Cinderella attend the royal ball?
Author
Series
Ella Bella ballerina books volume 3
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
After finishing her ballet class, Ella Bella listens to music from Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan lake ballet and is magically transported into the story where the ballet takes place. She meets all the story's characters and she watches as the legendary tale unolds before her very eyes.
Author
Series
Girl of the year. 2014: Isabelle volume 3
Girl of the year. 2014 Isabelle volume 3
American girls collection volume 3
Girl of the year. 2014 Isabelle volume 3
American girls collection volume 3
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Ten-year-old Isabelle joins a ballet touring company headed by her dancing idol, world-class ballerina Jackie Sanchez.
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Watch as Wubbzy faces his fear of going to school, Widget trains to be a ballerina, and everybody tries to learn tricks from Moo Moo the Magician. Join the fun as Wubbzy and his friends meet new kids and discover new experiences, with plenty of singing and dancing along the way!
9) Astonish me
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"From the author of the widely acclaimed debut novel Seating Arrangements, winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize: a gorgeously written, fiercely compelling glimpse into the passionate, political world of professional ballet and its magnetic hold over two generations. Astonish Me is the irresistible story of Joan, a ballerina whose life has been shaped by her relationship with the world-famous dancer Arslan Ruskov, whom she helps defect from the Soviet...
10) The red shoes
Series
Criterion collection volume 44
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
Centers on the dilemma of a young ballerina torn between the composer who loves her and the impresario determined to fashion her into a great dancer.
11) Friends forever
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Angelina celebrates friendship both onstage and off. She learns that sometimes it is better to give than to receive. Angelina learns about dealing with jealousy and how a misunderstanding can test a friendship. Through it all, Angelina learns that true friends are friends forever.
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Something suspicious is going on in Chipping Cheddar: Gracie fears Roquefort Hall is haunted when she hears strange sounds, Marco's music goes missing, and Mr. Chippyface disappears while Angelina is bird sitting for Ms. Mimi! Can Angelina and her friends stay en pointe and follow the clues to solve these mysteries.
14) Today's ballet
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"It's a dance, dance, evolution! Get to know the plie, arabesque, and other basic steps, and see how ballet has changed over the years. From Anna Pavlova to Mikhail Baryshnikov to Misty Copeland, discover the dancers who added their signature style to this graceful dance form. Go behind the curtain to see what it takes to become a prima ballerina and how a performance comes together"--
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Angelina is a little mouse that love to dance - in her bedroom, at school, in the kitchen, even in her sleep. In every episode, Angelina learns that real life is not a perfect ballet and that missteps are part of growing up. Join everyone's favorite ballerina as she goes from one adventure after another, complete with roller coaster rides, spooky ghosts, and of course, ballet.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
When Princess Brianna Bright's dreams of becoming a ballerina seem doomed, she knows it's time to find out exactly what it is she's destined to do. Discovering her true talent won't be easy--but Brianna won't give up, especially not with her trusty dog, Pixie, at her side! Together Brianna and Pixie try all kinds of activities. Along the way, Brianna finds herself drawn to something she never expected. And when the palace is in peril, it's up to her...
17) Musical moves
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Move to the music with Angelina Ballerina and her friends as they explore the wonderful world of dance! Gracie loses herself to some disco grooves while Alice discovers the power of confidence through jazz! AZ hip-hops to a happy birthday beat, and Ms. Mimi takes her students on a modern dance journey.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Throughout her history, the ballerina has been perceived as the embodiment of beauty and perfection? the feminine ideal. But the reality is another story. From the earliest ballerinas in the 17th century-- who often led double lives as concubines-- through the poverty of the corps de ballet dancers in the 1800's and the anorexic and bulimic ballerinas of George Balanchine, starvation and exploitation have plagued ballerinas throughout history. Using...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
"This beautiful picture book tells the little-known story of Raven Wilkinson, the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company and an inspiration to Misty Copeland. When she was only five years old, her parents took her to see the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Raven perched on her crushed velvet seat, heard the tympani, and cried with delight even before the curtain lifted. From that moment on, her passion for dance...
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