In the vibrant city of Miami, where the sun kisses the ocean waves, lived Maya – a spirited black girl with a heart full of dreams. Maya's world took an unexpected icy twist when a frosty storm turned her backyard into a magical frozen wonderland. Little did she know, this frosty transformation would lead Maya on a whimsical journey, blending her love for dolphins and her passion for ballet into an enchanting tale known as "Dolpherina's Frosty Ballet: Maya's Tale of Dreams and Dolphins." Join Maya as she discovers the joy of gliding on frozen waters, dances with imaginary dolphins, and twirls her way into a world where dreams take center stage on the ice. Read more

Joy Womack: The Untold Story of an American Ballet Dancer is a gripping biography of one of the most determined and groundbreaking ballerinas of our time. From her humble beginnings in Texas to becoming the first American woman to graduate from the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy and perform with the Bolshoi Ballet, Joy Womack’s journey is one of resilience, passion, and defying the odds.In a world where discipline meets artistry, Womack's rise to prominence was not without challenges. She faced grueling training, cultural barriers, and the harsh realities of the ballet industry, including allegations of corruption and limited opportunities for foreign dancers. Refusing to be defined by setbacks, she made the bold decision to leave the Bolshoi and forge her own path, dancing with the Kremlin Ballet and beyond, ultimately becoming a global ballet icon.This book offers an intimate look into Womack’s struggles and triumphs, her relentless pursuit of excellence, and the sacrifices required to succeed at the highest level. An inspiring read for aspiring dancers, art lovers, and anyone chasing an impossible dream, Joy Womack: The Untold Story of an American Ballet Dancer is a testament to the power of perseverance. Read more

It's 1990, and New York soloist April Manning is trying to rebalance her world in the aftermath of her parents’ deaths. An offer to join the struggling West Coast Ballet Theatre as a principal dancer seems like the perfect opportunity for a fresh start—a new life in San Francisco, an exciting step up in her career, and the hope of a redefined sense of family. But the other dancers are wary, clannish and tight-lipped, particularly about an incident that hastened the departure of their beloved artistic director, leading to the arrival of his replacement, the young, inexperienced Anders Gunst. And no one wants to talk about Jana, a former company member who defiantly walked out rather than work under Anders. It is Jana herself who offers April hints, and even friendship, where she reveals a loneliness and hunger to belong that newly orphaned April well understands. But there is something troubling about Jana, and what April doesn’t know could prove deadly. A prequel to the Ballet Theatre Chronicles, BALLET ORPHANS explores the work and sacrifices required to arrive at the highest tiers of the professional ballet world, coupled with the primal, universal desire to belong, to love and be loved, and the lengths we’ll go to protect those we call family. Read more

Although the stars of Russian ballet Anna Pavlova and Tamara Karsavina possessed a national manner of dancing, there was no truly Russian school of dancing until the 1930s. The development of this school was largely due to Mme. Vaganova (1879–1951), not only a great dancer but also the teacher of Galina Ulanova and many others and an unsurpassed theoretician.The principles of Vaganova's system are presented in this well-known book. Mme. Vaganova's aim of creating a personal approach to the Russian dance was based on the critical assimilation of the experience of her contemporaries. Her ability to choose the best of what had been accomplished in the various ballet traditions (French, Italian, and Russian) and combine these into a unified teaching practice in itself amounted to a new school of dance. She firmly believed that the teaching process should be a planned exercise, ever changing with innovations in the dance. She sought from her pupils emotional expressiveness, strictness of form, a resolute, energetic manner of performance, and the understanding of the underlying coordination of movements.Her book discusses all basic principles of ballet, grouping movements by fundamental types. Chapters cover battements, rotary movements of the legs, the arms, poses of the classical dance, connecting and auxiliary movements, jumps, beats, point work, and turns as well as material for a sample lesson. Diagrams show clearly the exact foot, leg, arm, and body positions for the proper execution of many steps and movements. The result is a fundamental theory of dance that offers dancers, teachers, and ballet lovers information often difficult to locate in other books. 118 illustrations. Read more

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The Art of Ballet Accompaniment: A Comprehensive Guide addresses every imaginable topic and challenge that a ballet accompanist—whether a novice or a more experienced practitioner—might encounter.More than just a facile anthology of accessible music, this inclusive guide details all aspects of playing for ballet, including a complete manual for editing piano literature to accompany ballet technique classes. Author Gerald R. Lishka encourages ballet accompanists to be imaginative, creative, independent artists who can also communicate effectively with dance instructors. In addition, he clarifies the necessary balance between the use of existing musical scores and the art of improvisation. Featuring a new foreword by Kyra Nichols, an expanded section on Lishka's personal philosophy, an updated section on barre from Alison Hennessey, and over 100 music examples, The Art of Ballet Accompaniment offers invaluable advice for all levels of pianists and accompanists. Read more

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The Nutcracker is the most popular ballet in the world, adopted and adapted by hundreds of communities across the United States and Canada every Christmas season. In this entertainingly informative book, Jennifer Fisher offers new insights into the Nutcracker phenomenon, examining it as a dance scholar and critic, a former participant, an observer of popular culture, and an interviewer of those who dance, present, and watch the beloved ballet.Fisher traces The Nutcracker’s historyfrom its St. Petersburg premiere in 1892 through its emigration to North America in the mid-twentieth century to the many productions of recent years. She notes that after it was choreographed by another Russian immigrant to the New World, George Balanchine, the ballet began to thrive and variegate: Hawaiians added hula, Canadians added hockey, Mark Morris set it in the swinging sixties, and Donald Byrd placed it in Harlem. The dance world underestimates The Nutcracker atits peril, Fisher suggests, because the ballet is one of its most powerfully resonant traditions. After starting life as a Russian ballet based on a German tale about a little girl’s imagination, The Nutcracker hasbecome a way for Americans to tell a story about their communal values and themselves. Read more

Veteran dance writer Robert Greskovic's comprehensive handbook on how to watch and appreciate the ballet is now available in this new edition. It includes a complete analysis of sixteen important and popular ballets, from Swan Lake to Twyla Tharp's Push Comes To Shove., As Mikhail Baryshnikov states in the book's foreword: “All the things that ballet fans talk about at intermission, while newcomers stand there wondering what they mean: those things are here...(Robert Greskovic) has been thinking about ballet --- watching it, reading, writing, and talking about it --- day after day for more than thirty years. He knows it through and through. Now he shares his knowledge.” Read more

「子どもの新体操を全力でサポート！　ママのためのNo.1ガイド」痛い、つらい、キツイ練習。一生懸命に打ち込む自主練は逆効果！？わが子の可愛さからの心配とアドバイス……一体何が子どもを優秀な選手に育てるための最善な方法なのでしょうか？「なぜうちの子は選ばれないの？」「点数が出ないのはどうして？」「先生のお気に入りでないとダメなの？」私は4歳から新体操を始め、多くの子供たちを指導してきました。そして新体操の聖地、ブルガリアで見つけたひとつの事実があります。日本とは逆説的なお母さんとお子さんの関係性。「お母さんが変われば、子供は必ず伸びる！」2000人以上の指導経験から得た確信です。では、どのような「変わり方」をすればいいのでしょうか。この本では、新体操での先生との上手な関わり方、そして何より子どもへの接し方について、具体的にお伝えします。自信を持って踊る子ども、表彰台で笑顔を見せる子ども。その姿を見たいと願うすべてのお母さんへ、この本が力強いサポートとなることを願っています。新体操以外の習い事をしているお子さんを持つお母さんにもぜひ手に取っていただけると嬉しいです。 Read more

Be Your Best! Discover the power of Ballet to unlock day-to-day skills that help you enjoy the body you live in!Ballet Helps Everything! - Ten Reasons Why is the perfect guide to understanding how Ballet develops critical skills that elevate your physical awareness, mental focus, and personal discipline.Ballet training is a lifetime asset with proven value for every student, a mindful practice that encourages confidence and competence… And that’s what Garage Ballet™ is all about!Within this book, written by Dawn C Crouch, a former dancer with Houston Ballet and experienced Ballet instructor, and bursting with practical information, you will:Understand the benefits of increased strength, flexibility, and coordinationAppreciate the value of spatial awarenessDiscover the impact of poise and grace on relationships and career prospectsEnhance longevity with improved posture, balance, and body alignmentSet achievable goals and learn from motivating stories and quotesBallet Helps Everything! Ten Reasons Why, the first book in the Garage Ballet™ series, offers world-class advice in easy-to-understand language. Invest in your child! Invest in yourself! Buy this book to step into success today! Read more

'This is a terrific and very entertaining book considering Wayne once told me that he had never read past page seven of any book.' David HockneyWayne Sleep has danced with ballet legends Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn, partied with Freddie Mercury and performed with Princess Diana, becoming her close friend. Behind the glitz and glamour, Wayne has always felt like an outsider. Sleep reveals the difficulties for a working-class, gay man in handling the prejudices of his generation and living through the Aids epidemic. Wayne was also the shortest principal dancer in the Royal Ballet - he had to spin twice as fast and jump twice as high to succeed. In this moving - but also laugh-out-loud and gossip filled - memoir, Wayne Sleep shows how he danced his way to success, fulfilment and love, and how he overcame obstacles and prejudice along the way. Read more

Successfully navigate the auditions, competitions, and intensives that lead to centre stage!Auditions, Competitions, and Intensives - Why, When, What to Expect, the fifth book in the Garage Ballet™ series, is designed to help young dancers prepare for this exciting, fun time in their lives!Dawn C Crouch, a dancer and ballet instructor for over forty years, is a strong proponent of a Ballet Helps Everything! perspective because life doesn’t stop when you step outside of the studio! Ballet training improves a student’s confidence, self-esteem, and ability to adapt to new situations.Auditions and competitions challenge skills. Intensives focus and offer unique opportunities to rank up to greater strength levels. InAuditions, Competitions, and Intensives - Why, When, What to Expect, you’ll discover:Specific Steps to ImproveWhy intensives are valuable to a young dancerMindsets for SuccessAn Added Bonus – Special Tips and Concerns for Ballet Parents!Real-world advice, insight, and more!The guidebook’s goal is to enlighten these experiences that offer a glimpse into the life of a dancer and future possibilities!BuyAuditions, Competitions, and Intensives - Why, When, What to Expect for your dancer to perform their best! Read more

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This book is a fascinating journey filled with thrilling and surprising stories about the captivating world of ballet.You’ll discover intriguing facts that will leave you speechless about some of the most memorable performances and the most iconic dancers in the history of this art form.Explore details about the most challenging productions and the extraordinary feats of the artists who have left their mark on the ballet world.Learn the secrets behind the success of the greatest dancers—how they conquered grand stages, broke barriers, and pushed beyond their limits, as well as the techniques that led them to become legends of this elegant art.Additionally, the book is packed with fascinating anecdotes and myths that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.This book is perfect for ballet enthusiasts, performing arts lovers, and curious readers alike.It will take you on an exciting journey through the history of ballet, leaving you with a wealth of knowledge and intriguing tidbits to share with friends and family. Read more

For fans of the classic novel Ballet Shoes, a coming-of-age dance story reimagined for a new generation.As she begins 6th grade, Lauren Lightfoot wants nothing more than to get her first pair of pointe shoes, enjoy her love for ballet, and spend time with her friends. Lauren and her friends Bryan and Serena are challenged to define themselves both on stage and in the world when they audition for the Pacific Northwest Ballet School and compete for roles in the spring recital."This is the ballet book I wish I could have read as a young ballet student."—Megan Fairchild, principal dancer with New York City Ballet and author of The Ballerina Mindset“I so wish that Lauren in the Limelight had been in my local library when I was a tween-ager... I would have loved loved loved to imagine myself Lauren then and I know that tweens—ballet fans or not—are going to love it now.”—Nancy Pearl, author of the Book Lust series and George & Lizzie: A Novel"Lauren in the Limelight promotes empathy and understanding, and deals with the crucial moments in life when we gain maturity, break from our parents’ version of us, and become ourselves.”—Peter Boal, Artistic Director of Pacific Northwest Ballet and author of Illusions of Camelot“Lauren in the Limelight centers around three young adolescents captivated by ballet's mysterious, magical lure, but this book is about so much more than dance. The characters' relationship and fascination with ballet is a prism through which we—and they—begin to discover and understand the complexities of self-identity, autonomy, and morality and that adults have just as many internal conflicts as kids.”—Gavin Larsen, author of Being a Ballerina and former principal with Oregon Ballet Theatre“We love stories about dancers written by dancers! Lauren in the Limelight is a novel perfect for young dancers starting their journey into pointe work.”—Kathryn Morgan, former soloist with New York City Ballet“It has everything. Drama. Competition. Passion. If you love ballet, you will love Miriam Landis’s book.”—Mary Helen Bowers, Founder and CEO of Ballet Beautiful Read more

- Explore the world of dance through this open guide that will lead to an exciting day through the universe of ballet and contemporary dance.- Learn the fundamentals of dance, from basic positions to advanced choreographies, in a clear and accessible way.- Discover how dancing can improve your health, physical condition and emotional well-being.- Tell inspiring stories of dancers who overcome challenges and achieve success, inspiring them to follow their path.- I found practical tips to prepare for presentations, take care of your body and follow a career in dance, which is also something you should want.- Learn how to endorse this book on Amazon Kindle and share your opinion to help other readers.- Celebrate inclusiveness in dance, allowing people of all backgrounds and abilities to connect through the movement.This summary highlights the main aspects of your book and its key words relevant to attracting readers interested in dance and beauty. Read more

The exciting conclusion to the Phantom of the Opera's continuing story, familiar characters return and dangers loom larger as events hurtle towards a final confrontation. But can the Phantom finally achieve his happy ending? With the Phantom of the Opera dead, Erik tries to discover what role still exists for him at the Opera Garnier—or if there is one. Sure that he can never belong in the outside world, he questions if he can still belong inside the Opera either. And also to wonder why it bothers him so much when Meg spends more and more time with the handsome Léon de Troyes. Fighting feelings she's sure she shouldn't have for Erik, Meg tries to balance a friendship with him, a flirtation with Léon, and her dreams about a life beyond the corps de ballet. But even a ballerina can't keep her balance forever, and events escalate as their fragile dance begins to fall apart. And neither Meg nor Erik suspect that Commissaire Mifroid—and Christine Daaé—may still have plans of their own. Read more

Descubre un santuario de palabras en "La Curva del Corazón", donde cada poema es un refugio para el alma,con un fondo de psicología y arte entretejo una colección poética que profundiza en las experiencias humanas más íntimas. Desde la sutil belleza de un bolígrafo que traza las líneas de la vida, hasta el misterio celeste de la luna y la profunda conexión familiar, estos versos hablan directamente al corazón.Este libro crea puentes de empatía y entendimiento, transformando lo cotidiano en extraordinario."La Curva del Corazón" es más que un libro; es una experiencia que resonará con aquellos que buscan profundidad y significado en cada página. Sumérgete en esta obra maestra poética y encuentra la cura para tu propio corazón.Únete a mí en un viaje poético que celebra la vida, el amor y la transformación personal. Read more

A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of ballet As much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad -- in Russia, Italy, and France. In Celestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively, poetic, and uniquely accessible introduction to the world of classical dance. Combining history, interviews with dancers, technical definitions, descriptions of performances, and personal stories, Jacobs offers an intimate and passionate guide to watching ballet and understanding the central elements of choreography. Beautifully written and elegantly illustrated with original drawings, Celestial Bodies is essential reading for all lovers of this magnificent art form. Read more