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Brave Ballerina

Michelle Meadows
Brave Ballerina Book PDF

Author : Michelle Meadows
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250242235

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Brave Ballerina by Michelle Meadows Pdf

A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United States. Janet pursued dance with a passion, despite being rejected from discriminatory dance schools. When she was accepted into the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as a teenager on the condition that she paint her skin white for performances, Janet refused. She continued to go after her dreams, never compromising her values along the way. From her early childhood lessons to the height of her success as the first African American prima ballerina in the Metropolitan Opera, Brave Ballerina is the story of a remarkable pioneer as told by Michelle Meadows, with fantastic illustrations from Ebony Glenn.

Vampirina Ballerina

Anne Marie Pace
Vampirina Ballerina Book PDF

Author : Anne Marie Pace
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781484717363

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Vampirina Ballerina by Anne Marie Pace Pdf

Oh, to be a ballerina! It's a challenge for any little girl, but even more so if you happen to be a vampire like Vampirina. First of all, you have to find a class that meets at night. Then you have to figure out how to perfect your form when you can't see yourself in the mirror? And then there's wearing pink (not the most flattering of colors if you happen to be undead) and that nagging urge to take a little nip out of the other dancers. And worse of all... STAGE FRIGHT!!!

Brave Enough

Kati Gardner
Brave Enough Book PDF

Author : Kati Gardner
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781635830217

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Brave Enough by Kati Gardner Pdf

The lives of Cason Martin and Davis Channing intersect in a powerful way. Both are struggling to survive life-threatening diseases. Neither feels in control of their lives. Can they be brave enough to beat the odds?

Being a Ballerina

Gavin Larsen
Being a Ballerina Book PDF

Author : Gavin Larsen
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780813065953

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Being a Ballerina by Gavin Larsen Pdf

Finalist, the Arts Club of Washington Marfield Prize A look inside a dancer’s world Inspiring, revealing, and deeply relatable, Being a Ballerina is a firsthand look at the realities of life as a professional ballet dancer. Through episodes from her own career, Gavin Larsen describes the forces that drive a person to study dance; the daily balance that dancers navigate between hardship and joy; and the dancer’s continual quest to discover who they are as a person and as an artist. Starting with her arrival as a young beginner at a class too advanced for her, Larsen tells how the embarrassing mistake ended up helping her learn quickly and advance rapidly. In other stories of her early teachers, training, and auditions, she explains how she gradually came to understand and achieve what she and her body were capable of. Larsen then re-creates scenes from her experiences in dance companies, from unglamorous roles to exhilarating performances. Working as a ballerina was shocking and scary at first, she says, recalling unexpected injuries, leaps of faith, and her constant struggle to operate at the level she wanted—but full of enormously rewarding moments. Larsen also reflects candidly on her difficult decision to retire at age 35. An ideal read for aspiring dancers, Larsen’s memoir will also delight experienced dance professionals and fascinate anyone who wonders what it takes to live a life dedicated to the perfection of the art form.

Tallchief

Maria Tallchief,Rosemary Wells
Tallchief Book PDF

Author : Maria Tallchief,Rosemary Wells
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2001-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780142300183

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Tallchief by Maria Tallchief,Rosemary Wells Pdf

Growing up on the Osage Indian reservation, Maria Tallchief was a gifted pianist and dancer. According to Osage tradition, women are not permitted to dance, but Maria's parents recognized her gifts and allowed her to break the rule. Then when Maria reached the age of twelve, her father told her it was time to choose between her two loves. Maria chose ballet. It was a decision that would change not only the course of her life, but the face of classical ballet in America. The fascinating story of Maria Tallchief's rise to become America's prima ballerina will captivate young readers.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

Hans Christian Andersen
The Steadfast Tin Soldier Book PDF

Author : Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788726418026

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The Steadfast Tin Soldier by Hans Christian Andersen Pdf

"Once upon a time, there were twenty-five tin soldiers who were all brothers, as they were all born from an old tin spoon. They held their weapons on their arms, their heads were turned to the right and their uniform, red and blue, was rather smart." One tin soldier, though he was exactly the same as his brothers, found himself, by accident, setting out alone on a series of adventures. But do not worry, this tin soldier was afraid of nothing. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.

Swan Dive

Georgina Pazcoguin
Swan Dive Book PDF

Author : Georgina Pazcoguin
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250244291

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Swan Dive by Georgina Pazcoguin Pdf

"Don't expect just tulle and toe shoes. In this fascinating insider's tale, NYCB dancer Pazcoguin reveals her world. . . . A striking debut." —People Award-winning New York City Ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin, aka the Rogue Ballerina, gives readers a backstage tour of the real world of elite ballet—the gritty, hilarious, sometimes shocking truth you don’t see from the orchestra circle. In this love letter to the art of dance and the sport that has been her livelihood, NYCB’s first Asian American female soloist Georgina Pazcoguin lays bare her unfiltered story of leaving small-town Pennsylvania for New York City and training amid the unique demands of being a hybrid professional athlete/artist, all before finishing high school. She pitches us into the fascinating, whirling shoes of dancers in one of the most revered ballet companies in the world with an unapologetic sense of humor about the cutthroat, survival-of-the-fittest mentality at NYCB. Some swan dives are literal: even in the ballet, there are plenty of face-plants, backstage fights, late-night parties, and raucous company bonding sessions. Rocked by scandal in the wake of the #MeToo movement, NYCB sits at an inflection point, inching toward progress in a strictly traditional culture, and Pazcoguin doesn’t shy away from ballet’s dark side. She continues to be one of the few dancers openly speaking up against the sexual harassment, mental abuse, and racism that in the past went unrecognized or was tacitly accepted as par for the course—all of which she has painfully experienced firsthand. Tying together Pazcoguin’s fight for equality in the ballet with her infectious and deeply moving passion for her craft, Swan Dive is a page-turning, one-of-a-kind account that guarantees you'll never view a ballerina or a ballet the same way again.

Ballerina

Monica Loughman,Jean Harrington
Ballerina Book PDF

Author : Monica Loughman,Jean Harrington
Publisher : Maverick House
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781907221392

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Ballerina by Monica Loughman,Jean Harrington Pdf

Monica Loughman’s story is the enchanting tale of a 14-year-old girl leaving the comforts of home to train in a strict and austere Russian ballet school. She brought her dreams of becoming a professional ballerina with her. While many young ballerinas’ aspirations are unfulfilled, Loughman became a dancing sensation and was the first Western European to join Russia's distinguished Perm State Theatre of Opera and Ballet.Not just for ballet lovers, this gripping tale also details the endurance and stamina needed to survive in post Soviet-Union Russia. Monica vividly evokes the closed and foreign world of ballet with natural assurance. Her book also reveals the brutality and suffering that often lies behind ballet's fairytale facade. Ballerina is the story of a young girl’s single-minded determination to succeed against the odds. It is a truly engrossing story.

Hope in a Ballet Shoe

Michaela DePrince,Elaine DePrince
Hope in a Ballet Shoe Book PDF

Author : Michaela DePrince,Elaine DePrince
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780571314485

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Hope in a Ballet Shoe by Michaela DePrince,Elaine DePrince Pdf

Hope in a Ballet Shoe tells the story of Michaela DePrince. Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, she witnesses atrocities that no child ever should. Her father is killed by rebels and her mother dies of famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela is mistreated and she sees the brutal murder of her favourite teacher. Michaela and her best friend are adopted by an American couple and Michaela begins to take dance lessons. But life in the States isn't without difficulties. Unfortunately, tragedy can find its way to Michaela in America, too, and her past can feel like it's haunting her. The world of ballet is a racist one, and Michaela has to fight for a place amongst the ballet elite, hearing the words 'America's not ready for a black girl ballerina.' And yet . . . Today, Michaela DePrince is an international ballet star, dancing for The Dutch National Ballet at the age of nineteen. This is a heart-breaking, inspiring autobiography by a teenager who shows us that, beyond everything, there is always hope for a better future.

Flying High

Michelle Meadows
Flying High Book PDF

Author : Michelle Meadows
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250819949

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Flying High by Michelle Meadows Pdf

A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar. Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family. From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn.

Bunheads

Misty Copeland
Bunheads Book PDF

Author : Misty Copeland
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780399547652

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Bunheads by Misty Copeland Pdf

Instant New York Times bestselling series opener inspired by prima ballerina and author Misty Copeland's own early experiences in ballet. From prima ballerina and New York Times bestselling author Misty Copeland comes the story of a young Misty, who discovers her love of dance through the ballet Coppélia--a story about a toymaker who devises a villainous plan to bring a doll to life. Misty is so captivated by the tale and its heroine, Swanilda, she decides to audition for the role. But she's never danced ballet before; in fact, this is the very first day of her very first dance class! Though Misty is excited, she's also nervous. But as she learns from her fellow bunheads, she makes wonderful friends who encourage her to do her very best. Misty's nerves quickly fall away, and with a little teamwork, the bunheads put on a show to remember. Featuring the stunning artwork of newcomer Setor Fiadzigbey, Bunheads is an inspiring tale for anyone looking for the courage to try something new.

Swan

Laurel Snyder
Swan Book PDF

Author : Laurel Snyder
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781452153636

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Swan by Laurel Snyder Pdf

The world is big. Anna is small. The snow is everywhere and all around. But one night . . . One night, her mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. Anna finds a beauty inside herself that she cannot contain. So begins the journey of a girl who will one day grow up to be the most famous prima ballerina of all time, inspiring legions of dancers after her: the brave, the generous, the transcendently gifted Anna Pavlova. Beautiful, inspirational, and triumphant, Anna Pavlova's life is masterfully captured in this exquisite picture book.

Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina

Lea Lyon,Alexandria LaFaye
Ready to Fly How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina Book PDF

Author : Lea Lyon,Alexandria LaFaye
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780063068131

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Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina by Lea Lyon,Alexandria LaFaye Pdf

Lyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright, appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere who are ready to leap and to spread their wings! Ready to Fly is the true story of Sylvia Townsend, an African American girl who falls in love with ballet after seeing Swan Lake on TV. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom. Although there aren’t many ballet schools that will accept a girl like Sylvia in the 1950s, her local bookmobile provides another possibility. A librarian helps Sylvia find a book about ballet and the determined seven-year-old, with the help of her new books, starts teaching herself the basics of classical ballet. Soon Sylvia learns how to fly—how to dance—and how to dare to dream. Includes a foreword from Sylvia Townsend, a brief history of the bookmobile, an author’s note, and a further reading list.

Balancing Acts

Anonim
Balancing Acts Book PDF

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781616894269

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Balancing Acts by Anonim Pdf

There are few jobs more rarefied or as physically and mentally demanding as prima ballerina. And yet, despite very real professional risks, three dancers from the world-class San Francisco Ballet all decided to have children at the pinnacle of their careers. In Balancing Acts, photographer Lucy Gray takes readers on an unforgettable fourteen-year journey with these ballerinas, capturing their remarkable grit and determination. In dramatic black-and white photography, Gray documents their struggles to balance the demands of family and work—from their tireless preparation in rehearsals and dazzling mastery of craft displayed on stage, to their time spent relaxing at home with family and even while giving birth. In extensive interviews the dancers and their husbands discuss their stories with great candor, providing remarkable insight into the life of a ballerina and the everyday challenges and joys of mothers everywhere.

Black Ballerinas

Misty Copeland
Black Ballerinas Book PDF

Author : Misty Copeland
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534474253

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Black Ballerinas by Misty Copeland Pdf

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes an illustrated nonfiction collection celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage. As a young girl living in a motel with her mother and her five siblings, Misty Copeland didn’t have a lot of exposure to ballet or prominent dancers. She was sixteen when she saw a black ballerina on a magazine cover for the first time. The experience emboldened Misty and told her that she wasn’t alone—and her dream wasn’t impossible. In the years since, Misty has only learned more about the trailblazing women who made her own success possible by pushing back against repression and racism with their talent and tenacity. Misty brings these women’s stories to a new generation of readers and gives them the recognition they deserve. With an introduction from Misty about the legacy these women have had on dance and on her career itself, this book delves into the lives and careers of women of color who fundamentally changed the landscape of American ballet from the early 20th century to today.