Gabby is already juggling homework, school leadership, dance classes, and rehearsals for a spoken word competition when an exciting dance opportunity comes up. But Gabby's changed a lot this past year. By the time the competition rolls around, she's wondering if have her dreams changed, too.
Goodly, Lovely, Angel, Neatly, and Perfect have spent weeks planning the perfect party to celebrate Tacky's hatchday, and while nothing turns out quite as they expected, the penguins and their special guest have a wonderful time.
After years of ballet Jada feels she is ready to go "on pointe," but the process is more complicated than she realized. From being measured and fitted for the shoes to tying the laces correctly, she still has a lot to learn, and that is before she actually tries to walk in pointe shoes, which seems to use muscles she was barely aware of. For the first time Jada finds that ballet hurts.
Gabby signs up for the contemporary dance class at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance. She makes new friends in the class, which causes her best friends to get a little jealous. Excited to dance for fun rather than competition, she still must find a way to balance her old life with her new.
Bullied as a gay teenager, especially while performing in a high school musical, Uncle Ash, who is marrying his boyfriend, refuses to dance at his wedding, but flower girl Willow is determined to change her favorite uncle's mind.
As the day of the Valentine's Day dance approaches, Greg Heffley worries he will be left out until a twist of fate lands Greg with a date, but leaves his best friend, Rowley, on his own.
Rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations combine in this picture book that celebrates individuality as Bear, Moose and the rest of the forest animals join in an impromptu dance.
Charlie's just had her first ever modern dance class, and it's so much better than stuffy old ballet, except that the trendy girls totally tease her and make fun of her outfits.
