Theme: Ballet

The White Ballets

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

The term Ballet Blancs, or white ballets refers to the identical white costumes worn by the dancers in the corps de ballet.  There are several white ballets, but the most significant among them are Swan Lake, Giselle, and La bayadere.  Lucky indeed, is the yong dancer who performs in some of them during her career. [...]

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Firebird

By Book Importer | Published: June 27, 2011

“In the shadow of King Vaslav’s Palace was a marvelous garden, and in the middle of that garden stood a tree that grew apples of solid gold, each one as dazzling as the sun.”Someone is stealing the king’s famous golden apples, and the culprit must be found. The palace gardener spots the luminous Firebird snatching [...]

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Dancing to Freedom: The True Story of Mao’s Last Dancer

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

In a poor village in northern China, a small boy named Li Cunxin was given the chance of a lifetime. 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. Li’s [...]

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Marie: An Invitation to Dance: Paris, 1775

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In 1775, young Marie lives in Paris and dreams of becoming a ballerina. But her family is of modest means and her future is set–convent school, marriage, and children–unless she can find a wealthy patron to sponsor her. One special evening, a surprise audition in a most exciting and original place changes Marie’s destiny.

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The Scarlet Stockings

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

As an infant, Daphne was abandoned on the doorstep of an all-girls school. Now, at thirteen, she longs to discover the truth about her past and to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a prima ballerina. When a book containing a tantalizing riddle and a magical pair of stockings arrive, her dreams of glory and [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Fantasy, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Josephine Wants To Dance

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

The popular wombat’s friendFrom the award-winning duo behind the bestselling Diary of a Wombat (the famous wombat even makes an appearance at the ballet complete with a tutu!), Josephine Wants to Dance encourages all readers to never give up and to always dance to their own music. Josephine loves to dance. She dreams of wearing [...]

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Little Ballet Star

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Tilly is just like a real ballerina. The only thing that could make her day even more thrilling? The chance to shine on stage! This charming story captures the delight and anticipation of attending an actual ballet, and makes a perfect gift for every aspiring ballerina. Readers are invited to join Tilly for her special [...]

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