A picture book especially for young dancers and performers, Pilar’s Worries by Victoria Sanchez is about working through anxious feelings.
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Getting Cozy with a Ballet Mystery
A mystery novel set in a dance school in a small New York town, “Pointe and Shoot” is a well-written crime story appropriate for ages 12 and up.
Nicholson’s Action-Packed Retelling of the Nutcracker
This holiday season, young book lovers may prefer Clara’s adventure through the Black Forest to Disney’s cinematic interpretation of The Nutcracker. Learn more about the first installment of Daniel Lee Nicholson’s reimagining of ETA Hoffmann’s original tale in our latest book review.
Book Review: “A Dancer’s Guide to Africa” & Interview with Terez Mertes Rose
Terez Mertes Rose writes fiction which often interlaced with her passions, including dance and travel. Find out how much of her latest novel, “A Dancer’s Guide to Africa,” comes from personal experience in this interview and book review.
“Experiencing the Art of Pas de Deux”: Philosophical and Practical Guidance from the Pros
Dance partners on stage and off, Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg and Carlos Miguel Guerra, present a detailed guide with practical advice, historical context and personal philosophy on the ballet pas de deux.
A passion for ballet leads to romance in “Cantique,” a novel by Joanna Marsh
A handsome prince who finds his gorgeous peasant in a country shop. Their love blooms but then a real princess steps in and claims the prince for herself. Colette’s story evokes that of the ballets she loves. Marsh’s novel will appeal to aspiring dancers young and old.
