After a harrowing defection to the United States in 1982, Russian teenager Marya and her father settle in Brooklyn, where Marya is drawn into a web of intrigue involving her gift of foresight, her mother's disappearance, and a boy she cannot bring herself to trust.
"Zoe thought that being cut from her ballet program was the worst thing that could happen, but when her best friend Olivia is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, Zoe quickly learns that not being able to dance is the least of her problems"--Provided by publisher.
"Jocelyn loves her ballerina outfit so much she never takes it off. But now she has to wear a scratchy new dress to Aunt Judy's wedding! Her determination is sure to make readers laugh" Cf. Our choice, 2001.
An introduction to ballet that covers ballet positions, using the barre, steps, jumps, partners, choreography, ballet mime, and classical and contemporary ballets.
Presents the journal of Toni Bentley's life as a dancer for the New York City Ballet, her day-to-day activities, and the emotional struggles that members of George Balanchine's troupe faced.