Ballet Dreams
Title | Ballet Dreams PDF eBook |
Author | Cerrie Burnell |
Publisher | Scholastic UK |
Total Pages | 36 |
Release | 2016-02-04 |
Genre | 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.
Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer (Step Into Reading, Step 4)
Title | Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer (Step Into Reading, Step 4) PDF eBook |
Author | Michaela DePrince |
Publisher | Random House Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | 50 |
Release | 2014-10-14 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0385755171 |
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.
Ballerina Dreams
Title | Ballerina Dreams PDF eBook |
Author | Lauren Thompson |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Total Pages | 52 |
Release | 2007-10-02 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780312370299 |
The inspiring story of five little girls whose ballerina dreams come true with the help of their dedicated teacher.
Dancing Friends
Title | Dancing Friends PDF eBook |
Author | Ann Bryant |
Publisher | Usborne Pub Limited |
Total Pages | 326 |
Release | 2007-06-01 |
Genre | 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.
A Dancer's Dream
Title | A Dancer's Dream PDF eBook |
Author | Katherine Woodfine |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 64 |
Release | 2020-10-29 |
Genre | 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
My Ballet Dream
Title | My Ballet Dream PDF eBook |
Author | Adele Geras |
Publisher | Orchard Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012-06-05 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9781408309803 |
Little ballerinas will love this delightful story about budding ballerina, Tutu Tilly - complete with pretty ballet outfits. It's nearly ballet recital day . . . Tilly has been practising her ballet steps but she's still a little nervous. Then, the night before the big day, she has a wonderful dream and she knows everything is going to be just perfect. The third book in the charming Tutu Tilly series from award-winning author, Adele Geras.
The Ballet Companion
Title | The Ballet Companion PDF eBook |
Author | Eliza Gaynor Minden |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 362 |
Release | 2007-11-01 |
Genre | 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.