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by Mack, Lorrie

Unknown - 2014

When Lucy is chosen for a prestigious program at the Ballet Academy, she has the chance to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. Is she up for the challenge? When Lucy is chosen for a prestigious program at the Ballet Academy, she has the chance to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. Is she up for the challenge? Show less

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Doomed to Dance

by Barrows, Annie

Book - 2010

Best friends Ivy and Bean beg their parents for ballet lessons. But ballet class proves to be tougher than it looks, and so the two try to scheme their way out of it in this hilarious novel. Best friends Ivy and Bean beg their parents for ballet lessons. But ballet class proves to be tougher than it looks, and so the two try to scheme their way out of it in this hilarious novel. Show less

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Attitude

by Stevenson, Robin

Book - 2013

When Cassie moves to Vancouver from Australia for an intensive summer program at a top-notch ballet school, she realizes that some of the visiting summer ...Show more When Cassie moves to Vancouver from Australia for an intensive summer program at a top-notch ballet school, she realizes that some of the visiting summer students are being bullied by mean girls who don't want any new competition. Can she speak up and make things right? Show less

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Plum Fantastic

by Goldberg, Whoopi

Unknown - 2008

Alexandrea Petrakova Johnson doesn't want to be a ballerina. Even worse, she's a terrible dancer with a bad case of stage fright. Can her new classmates c...Show more Alexandrea Petrakova Johnson doesn't want to be a ballerina. Even worse, she's a terrible dancer with a bad case of stage fright. Can her new classmates coach her to become a better dancer and overcome her fear? If you enjoy this book, check out the rest of the Sugar Plum Ballerinas series. Show less

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Life in Motion

An Unlikely Ballerina

by Copeland, Misty

Book - 2016

Misty Copeland's journey to becoming a ballerina was not easy. She grew up in a low-income, single-parent family and didn't start dancing until age 13, qu...Show more Misty Copeland's journey to becoming a ballerina was not easy. She grew up in a low-income, single-parent family and didn't start dancing until age 13, quite late for a ballerina. Despite the racism she encountered, her talent spoke for itself, and she became the first African-American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. "Life in Motion" is a story for all the kids who dare to be different, dream bigger, and want to break stereotypes in whatever they do. Show less

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Thea Stilton and the Dancing Shadows

by Stilton, Thea

Unknown - 2013

When the Thea Sisters go to Italy for a prestigious ballet competition, they aren't just there to dance. They're also investigating a plot to rig the contest. Can they stop the scheme before time runs out? When the Thea Sisters go to Italy for a prestigious ballet competition, they aren't just there to dance. They're also investigating a plot to rig the contest. Can they stop the scheme before time runs out? Show less

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Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme

by Brown, Monica

Book - 2016

When new student Bella joins Lola's class at school, Lola doesn't think they have anything in common. Bella is a ballerina, and Lola plays soccer, and the...Show more When new student Bella joins Lola's class at school, Lola doesn't think they have anything in common. Bella is a ballerina, and Lola plays soccer, and the two don't agree on anything! When the girls end up in the principal's office, Lola's mom comes up with an idea to help them realize they have more in common than they think. Show less

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On Pointe

by Berk, Sheryl

Unknown - 2014

A famous professional dance troupe chooses Gracie to be the lead in The Nutcracker. Can she handle the pressure? And will her friends be happy for her even though they wanted the role for themselves? A famous professional dance troupe chooses Gracie to be the lead in The Nutcracker. Can she handle the pressure? And will her friends be happy for her even though they wanted the role for themselves? Show less

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Ballet Spectacular

A Young Ballet Lover's Guide and An Insight Into A Magical World

by Miles, Lisa

Book - 2015

Perfect for ballet lovers, this book provides a history of ballet through the centuries; an overview of basic ballet steps, music, and choreography; a lo...Show more Perfect for ballet lovers, this book provides a history of ballet through the centuries; an overview of basic ballet steps, music, and choreography; a look inside The Royal Ballet and The Royal Ballet School; details about shoes, tutus, accessories, and costumes; and a look at a day in the life of a professional ballet dancer. Show less

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Isabelle

by Yep, Laurence

Book - 2014

Isabelle is excited about joining the ballet program at the Anna Hart School of the Arts. But she can't help comparing herself to her older sister, Jade, ...Show more Isabelle is excited about joining the ballet program at the Anna Hart School of the Arts. But she can't help comparing herself to her older sister, Jade, and her other classmates are equally talented. She feels like she doesn't belong. Can her sister and her friends help her discover her talent? Show less

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Ballerina Weather Girl

by Stout, Shawn K.

Unknown - 2013

Fiona Finkelstein was born to be a ballerina - if she can get over her stage fright. Fiona vows to overcome her fears and become an amazing ballerina, and nothing, not even a snowstorm, will get in her way. Fiona Finkelstein was born to be a ballerina - if she can get over her stage fright. Fiona vows to overcome her fears and become an amazing ballerina, and nothing, not even a snowstorm, will get in her way. Show less

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Isadora Moon Goes to the Ballet

by Muncaster, Harriet

Book - 2018

Isadora Moon is different from her classmates - she's half vampire and half fairy. But just like the others, she loves the ballet and can't want for the c...Show more Isadora Moon is different from her classmates - she's half vampire and half fairy. But just like the others, she loves the ballet and can't want for the class field trip to see "Alice in Wonderland". Everything is going well, until her best friend disappears! Show less  Show less

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Ballet

A Step-by-step Guide to the Secrets of Ballet

by Hackett, Jane

Book - 2011

This book introduces kids to the language of dance and provides step-by-step instructions from basic exercises to more advanced arabesques, pirouettes, leaps, and jumps. This book introduces kids to the language of dance and provides step-by-step instructions from basic exercises to more advanced arabesques, pirouettes, leaps, and jumps. Show less

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The Red Slippers

by Keene, Carolyn

Unknown - 2015

Nancy Drew is excited to watch her friend Maggie perform in the ballet "Sleeping Beauty", especially because a famous critic will be in the audience. But someone is trying to sabotage Maggie's performance. Can Nancy catch the culprit? Nancy Drew is excited to watch her friend Maggie perform in the ballet "Sleeping Beauty", especially because a famous critic will be in the audience. But someone is trying to sabotage Maggie's performance. Can Nancy catch the culprit? Show less

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