ballerinas

"Fourteen years ago, Delphine abandoned her prestigious soloist spot at the Paris Opera Ballet for a new life in St. Petersburg--taking with her a secret that could upend the lives of her best friends, fellow dancers Lindsay and Margaux. Now 36 years old, Delphine has returned to her former home and to the legendary Palais Garnier Opera House, to choreograph the ballet that will kickstart the next phase of her career--and, she hopes, finally make things right with her former friends. But Delphine quickly discovers that things have changed while she's been away . . . and some secrets can't stay buried forever"--Dust jacket.

"As a young girl in Cuba, Alicia Alonso practiced ballet in tennis shoes. Within a few years, she was in New York City, with a promising ballet career. But her eyesight began to fail. When Alicia needed surgeries to save her vision, dancing was impossible, but she wouldn't give up her dream. She found the strength and determination to return to the stage and become a prima ballerina. This is the true story of a woman who overcame her challenges, mastered her art, and inspired others to dance and dream"--Provided by publisher.

"This book examines the life of Misty Copeland in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills"--Provided by publisher.

A young girl imagines herself as a ballerina while getting ready for bed.

A story about a little girl who attends ballet classes, and performs on stage at her first recital.

"Miriam has trained her whole life to fulfill her dreams and it's finally paid off now that she's the prima ballerina of the Lulli Dance Company, but she's been keeping a secret from them. The years of sprains, fractures, and bruises have taken their toll and a catastrophic ankle injury now means one terrible thing: she has to give it all up forever. Distraught beyond consolation, Miriam runs from the studio and discovers a secret room she's never seen before. Inside she finds a pair of gleaming white and gold slippers and a mysterious voice whispering to her in the dark. If she tries on the slippers, it says, she'll regain the strength to raise en pointe. It speaks the truth! Soon, Miriam is back, but each achievement means danger for everyone around her and negotiation with the spirit who claims it wants just one little harmless thing in return--to join the ballerinas and dance, just like her"--Provided by publisher.

"Bids sweet dreams to the youngest readers who identify as ballerinas by day and tender, sleepy children by night"--OCLC.

A graphic novel following the life and career of a ballerina, detailing her dance school experiences, performances, and personal life.

"A historical tale based on the life of Cuban prima ballerina Alicia Alonso follows the experiences of 10-year-old Alicia, who moves to the United States to pursue a dancing career before her dreams are threatened by advancing blindness"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Maria Tallchief. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.