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English
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As the first female African-American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has been breaking down all kinds of barriers in the world of dance. But when she first started dancing -- at the late age of thirteen -- no one would have guessed the shy, underprivileged girl would one day make history in her field. Her road to excellence was not easy -- a chaotic home life, with several siblings and a single mother, was a stark contrast...
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Teen dance prodigy, breakout Dance Moms star, and judge on So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation presents her uplifting coming-of-age memoir about following her dreams and working hard to achieve success in both the dance world and in life"--
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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In The Most Beautiful, a title inspired by the song Prince wrote about their love story, Mayte Garcia shares the story of their relationship and offers a singular perspective on the music icon and their world together: from their unconventional meeting backstage at a concert (and the long-distance romance that followed) to their fairy-tale wedding and their artistic partnership, to the devastating losses that ultimately dissolved their romantic relationship...
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
A former principal dancer for the New York City ballet traces the story of a life in dance that honors the contributions of George Balanchine, Lincoln Kirstein, and Jerome Robbins while discussing his work at the side of famous dancers, teachers, and choreographers.
Author
Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Pub. Date
c1999.
Language
English
Description
Now in paperback! The only complete biography available on this Oscar-winning dancer, choreographer, actor, and director. Filled with firsthand interviews and new research, this fascinating book offers an honest examination of a legendary star and very complex man.
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2011.
Language
English
Description
Narrates the story of how a young dancer from rural China was admitted to the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy and through hard work and perserverance went on to become one of the most famous dancers in China.
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Alex's personal firsthand tale of his journey from small-town Iowa to New York City is passionate and moving. With extraordinary drive and rare tenacity, Alex makes the unthinkable real, determined to hold on to his dream of performing despite all that he had to overcome--including his dad's death from cancer and a crushing injury. Ultimately he made his triumphant return to the stage.
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