Ballerina My Story
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Ballerina My Story
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Author : Darci Kistler
language : en
Publisher: ibooks
Release Date : 2017-07-14
Ballerina My Story written by Darci Kistler and has been published by ibooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
FAIRY TALES CAN COME TRUE From the time she was eight, Darci Kistler knew she wanted to be a ballerina. At thirteen she was on her own in New York City, attending one of the most famous ballet schools in the world. At seventeen she became the youngest principal ballertina in the history of the New York City Ballet. How did Darci make her dream come true? In her own words, she tells about her amazing career, from her first pink tutu to her starring role in The Nutcracker ballet. Here is the fairy tale story of what it's really like to become a ballerina. A Byron Preiss Visual Publications, Inc. Book Illustrated with photographs
Trailblazer
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Author : Leda Schubert
language : en
Publisher: little bee books
Release Date : 2018-01-16
Trailblazer written by Leda Schubert and has been published by little bee books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-16 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
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 only grew stronger. No black ballerina had ever danced with a major touring troupe before. Raven would be the first. Raven Wilkinson was born on February 2, 1935, in New York City. From the time she was a little girl, all she wanted to do was dance. On Raven's ninth birthday, her uncle gifted her with ballet lessons, and she completely fell in love with dance. While she was a student at Columbia University, Raven auditioned for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and was finally accepted on her third try, even after being told she couldn't dance with them because of her skin color. When she started touring with her troupe in the United States in 1955, Raven encountered much racism in the South, but the applause, alongside the opportunity to dance, made all the hardship worth it. Several years later she would dance for royalty with the Dutch National Ballet and regularly performed with the New York City Opera until she was fifty. This beautiful picture book tells the uplifting story of the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company and how she became a huge inspiration for Misty Copeland. Theodore Taylor III's unique, heavy line style of illustration brings a deeper level of fluidity and life to the work, and Misty Copeland's beautifully written foreword will delight ballet and dance fans of all ages.
Ballerina Stories
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Author : Sue McMillan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-08-07
Ballerina Stories written by Sue McMillan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-07 with categories.
Brave Ballerina
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Author : Michelle Meadows
language : en
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Release Date : 2019-01-08
Brave Ballerina written by Michelle Meadows and has been published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
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.
My Ballerina Bag Stories To Share
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Author : Parragon
language : en
Publisher: Parragon
Release Date : 2014-12-16
My Ballerina Bag Stories To Share written by Parragon and has been published by Parragon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-16 with Ballerinas categories.
Your very own ballerina story collection with neat little folder-over purse closure and handle to carry the book around everywhere you go!
Life In Motion
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Author : Misty Copeland
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2017-03-09
Life In Motion written by Misty Copeland and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
When Misty Copeland first placed her hands on the ballet barre at an after-school community centre, no one expected the undersized, underprivileged and anxious thirteen-year-old to become one of America's most groundbreaking dancers. A true prodigy, she was attempting in months roles that take most dancers years to master. But when Misty became caught between the control and comfort she found in the world of ballet and the harsh realities of her own life, she had to choose to embrace both her identity and her dreams, and find the courage to be one of a kind. In this instant New York Times bestseller, Misty Copeland tells the story of her historic journey to become the first African-American principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. With an insider's passion, Misty opens a window into the life of an artist who lives life centre stage, from behind the scenes at her first classes to her triumphant roles in some of the world's most iconic ballets. Life in Motion is a story of passion, identity and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.
Being A Ballerina
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Author : Gavin Larsen
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2021-04-27
Being A Ballerina written by Gavin Larsen and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-27 with Performing Arts categories.
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.
Taking Flight From War Orphan To Star Ballerina
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Author : Michaela DePrince
language : en
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2014-10-14
Taking Flight From War Orphan To Star Ballerina written by Michaela DePrince and has been published by Knopf Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-14 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! The extraordinary memoir of an orphan who danced her way from war-torn Sierra Leone to ballet stardom, most recently appearing in Beyonce’s Lemonade and as a principal in a major American dance company. "Michaela is nothing short of a miracle, born to be a ballerina. For every young brown, yellow, and purple dancer, she is an inspiration!” —Misty Copeland, world-renowned ballet dancer Michaela DePrince was known as girl Number 27 at the orphanage, where she was abandoned at a young age and tormented as a “devil child” for a skin condition that makes her skin appear spotted. But it was at the orphanage that Michaela would find a picture of a beautiful ballerina en pointe that would help change the course of her life. At the age of four, Michaela was adopted by an American family, who encouraged her love of dancing and enrolled her in classes. She went on to study at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at the American Ballet Theatre and is now the youngest principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She has appeared in the ballet documentary First Position, as well as on Dancing with the Stars, Good Morning America, and Nightline. In this engaging, moving, and unforgettable memoir, Michaela shares her dramatic journey from an orphan in West Africa to becoming one of ballet’s most exciting rising stars. “Michaela DePrince is the embodiment of what it means to fight for your dream.” —Today “Michaela DePrince is a role model for girls on and off stage.” —NYLON
My Ballet Dream
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Author : Adele Geras
language : en
Publisher: Orchard Books
Release Date : 2012-06-05
My Ballet Dream written by Adele Geras and has been published by Orchard Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-05 with Foreign Language Study categories.
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.
Dancing Star
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Author : Gladys Malvern
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2016-01-12
Dancing Star written by Gladys Malvern and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-12 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
In this biographical novel, Gladys Malvern shares the incredible story of Anna Pavlova, one of the most revered and celebrated ballerinas of all time. Malvern presents Pavlova’s life in enchanting prose, allowing the reader to experience Pavlova’s inspirational first exposure to a performance of Sleeping Beauty, the origination of her defining dance The Dying Swan, her illustrious rise to fame as a prima ballerina, and her extensive world tours. You don’t have to be a fan of the ballet to enjoy this captivating tale, available for the first time in ebook.