ballet

When Sophie is cast as the Sugar Plum Fairy in her school's performance of the Nutcracker, her Auntie Claus forgoes her usual fall business trip and transforms New York City into the North Pole, with some unpleasant consequences.

Rosie tries to make up with her former best friend and get into ballet class after the sign-up deadline.

Describes the nature of the ballet and the plots of some of the more famous ballets.

The Thea Sisters are headed to Italy for a ballet competition, but they aren't just there to dance, they are investigating a group plotting to rig the contest, and the future of their new friend is at stake, in chapter-book format.

Depicts a typical day for a ballet dancer, from warm-up exercises and lessons, to rehearsals, preparation, and finally a performance.

As she takes ballet lessons and participates in a school play, a timid fourth-grader confronts her fears and learns a lesson about friendship.

Hoping to impress an older ballet student and gain the attention of her busy parents, eleven-year-old Emma lies about her ability to dance on pointe.

Diana White recounts how her dream of becoming a ballerina came true from her first dance class at age four to her work with the New York City Ballet.

Rosie plans to surprise her grandfather on his birthday by getting her dance class to perform "Cinderella, " his favorite ballet.

Five Disney princesses dream of being ballerinas in separate, easy-to-read vignettes.