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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The very fairy princess takes the stage The very fairy princess takes the stage Julie Edwards,Julie Andrews Even though Gerry is cast as the court jester instead of the crystal princess in her ballet class's spring performance, she eventually regains her sparkle and once again feels like a fairy princess. OL15538933W
How to-- ballet How to-- ballet Jane Hackett Step-by-step photographs, easy-to-follow instructions and tips from the professionals help the reader (both female and male) prepare for class, do warm-up moves, and basic positions. Further informat… OL15981411W
Evelyn Cisneros, prima ballerina Evelyn Cisneros, prima ballerina Charnan Simon Describes the early life, training, and accomplishments of the Mexican American dancer who is the prima ballerina for the San Francisco Ballet. OL16622616W
Angelina, prima ballerina Angelina, prima ballerina Helen Craig,Katharine Holabird When Angelina wants to audition for the Mousnikov Ballet, she tries to learn to dance in toe shoes before she's ready. OL16634746W
Ballet Spectacular: A  Young Ballet Lover's Guide and An Insight into A Magical World Ballet Spectacular: A Young Ballet Lover's Guide and An Insight into A Magical World Lisa Miles Stunning images from the collections at The Royal Ballet are accompanied by informative and fact-filled text to offer a detailed insight into this magical world. Ballet Spectacular is perfect for bud… OL19339368W
Nijinsky Nijinsky Catherine Brighton Describes how the renowned Russian ballet dancer found an outlet for his childhood unhappiness through dance and was eventually called to perform for the Tsar. OL1947733W
Samira's garden Samira's garden Fiona MacDonald "Class is about to begin at Rosewood Ballet School! Join Willow and her fellow students as they overcome disaster, injuries, and last-minute nerves to put on a unique production of The Nutcracker in … OL19721053W
Dancing in the vortex Dancing in the vortex Vicki Woolf "This was no ordinary woman: she was a chameleon; a diva who lived many lives; a woman who overcame the endemic, fashionable anti-semitism of her times to enchant and captivate the highest of societi… OL20048474W
A day in the life of a ballet dancer A day in the life of a ballet dancer John Harding Martin Follows a ballet dancer through her day as she rehearses new dance routines, attends to the many details for an upcoming performance, and teaches a class of young dancers. OL5353336W
Maria Tallchief Maria Tallchief Tobi Tobias A biography of the Osage Indian girl from Oklahoma who became one of America's greatest ballerinas. OL547647W
Dancing to freedom Dancing to freedom Li, Cunxin Selected by Chairman Mao's officials from among millions of children to become a dancer, Li's new life began as he left his family behind. At the Beijing Dance Academy, days were long and difficult. … OL5751136W
Maria Tallchief: American ballerina Maria Tallchief: American ballerina Adèle De Leeuw A biography of the Osage Indian who became one of America's foremost ballerinas. OL6100418W