Bunheads
Bunheads

Author: Misty Copeland

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0399547649

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Instant New York Times bestselling series opener inspired by prima ballerina and author Misty Copeland's own early experiences in ballet. From prima ballerina and New York Times bestselling author Misty Copeland comes the story of a young Misty, who discovers her love of dance through the ballet Coppélia--a story about a toymaker who devises a villainous plan to bring a doll to life. Misty is so captivated by the tale and its heroine, Swanilda, she decides to audition for the role. But she's never danced ballet before; in fact, this is the very first day of her very first dance class! Though Misty is excited, she's also nervous. But as she learns from her fellow bunheads, she makes wonderful friends who encourage her to do her very best. Misty's nerves quickly fall away, and with a little teamwork, the bunheads put on a show to remember. Featuring the stunning artwork of newcomer Setor Fiadzigbey, Bunheads is an inspiring tale for anyone looking for the courage to try something new.

Ballerina Project
Ballerina Project

Author:

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781452181813

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With over one million followers on Instagram, Ballerina Project has the largest network of followers in the world for ballet and has become an online phenomenon. Created by New York City-based photographer Dane Shitagi over the span of eighteen years, Ballerina Project showcases over fifty renowned ballerinas in unexpected urban and natural settings in cities across the globe including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, London, Rome, and Paris. Ballerinas from the world's premiere companies are featured here. This book is bound in ballet pointe shoe-like satin pink cloth with gold foil stamping and a pink satin ribbon marker, with over 170 ballerina photographs in both black-and-white and full color. Introductions by renowned principal ballerinas Isabella Boylston and Francesca Hayward are included.

Isabella Stella Ballerina
Isabella Stella Ballerina

Author: Isabella Stella Mingaars

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2013-02-28

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1479778176

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Isabella Stella Ballerina is a story that combines factual persons with elements of fantasy. It is a story of a young girl that had difficulty walking. When her grandmother Stella gave her a dancing ballerina teddy, she wanted to be like her. Her determination to achieve this made her dance at a ballet concert as a ballerina.

The Butterfly Ballerina
The Butterfly Ballerina

Author: Claire Freedman

Publisher:

Published: 2013-12-13

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781472345165

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This beautiful picture book tells the story of Isabella Ballerina, who loves ballet but just cant seem to get her steps right. A reassuring story for any little girl, with a lovely butterfly bracelet to treasure!

Life in Motion
Life in Motion

Author: Misty Copeland

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-03-04

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1476737983

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Profiles the life and career of the professional ballerina, covering from when she began dance classes at age thirteen in an after-school community center through becoming the only African American soloist dancing with the American Ballet Theatre.

Being a Ballerina
Being a Ballerina

Author: Gavin Larsen

Publisher: University Press of Florida

Published: 2021-04-27

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 081306595X

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Finalist, the Arts Club of Washington Marfield Prize A look inside a dancer’s world Inspiring, revealing, and deeply relatable, Being a Ballerina is a firsthand look at the realities of life as a professional ballet dancer. Through episodes from her own career, Gavin Larsen describes the forces that drive a person to study dance; the daily balance that dancers navigate between hardship and joy; and the dancer’s continual quest to discover who they are as a person and as an artist. Starting with her arrival as a young beginner at a class too advanced for her, Larsen tells how the embarrassing mistake ended up helping her learn quickly and advance rapidly. In other stories of her early teachers, training, and auditions, she explains how she gradually came to understand and achieve what she and her body were capable of. Larsen then re-creates scenes from her experiences in dance companies, from unglamorous roles to exhilarating performances. Working as a ballerina was shocking and scary at first, she says, recalling unexpected injuries, leaps of faith, and her constant struggle to operate at the level she wanted—but full of enormously rewarding moments. Larsen also reflects candidly on her difficult decision to retire at age 35. An ideal read for aspiring dancers, Larsen’s memoir will also delight experienced dance professionals and fascinate anyone who wonders what it takes to live a life dedicated to the perfection of the art form.

Final Bow for Yellowface: Dancing Between Intention and Impact
Final Bow for Yellowface: Dancing Between Intention and Impact

Author: Phil Chan

Publisher: R. R. Bowker

Published: 2020-06-30

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9781734732481

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Who would have guessed that one short conversation with New York City Ballet Artistic Director Peter Martins would change the course of how we approach America's favorite holiday ballet, and serve as a catalyst for changing how we talk about race in America? Phil Chan, arts advocate and co-founder of Final Bow for Yellowface, chronicles his journey navigating conversations around race, representation, and inclusion arising from issues in presenting one short dance-the Chinese variation from The Nutcracker. Armed with new vocabulary, he recounts his process and pitfalls in advising Salt Lake City's Ballet West on the presentation of a lost Balanchine work from 1925, Le Chant du Rossignol.Chan encounters orientalism, cultural appropriation, and yellowface, and witnesses firsthand the continuing evolution of an Old World aristocratic dance form in a New World democratic environment. As a storyteller, Chan presents a mix of dance and Chinese American history, personal anecdotes, and best practices for any professional arts organization to use for navigating issues around race, while outlining an essential path American ballet must take in order for our beloved art form to stay alive for a growingly diverse 21st century audience.

Ballerina Body
Ballerina Body

Author: Misty Copeland

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2017-03-23

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0751565652

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In her first health and fitness book, celebrated ballerina Misty Copeland shows you how to find the motivation to get healthier and stronger, and how to refine the body you were born with to be lean, strong and flexible, with step-by-step advice, meal plans, workout routines and words of inspiration. Misty offers her own time-tested, ballet-inspired movements that are perfect for women who want to lengthen and strengthen, but don't want to run a marathon or lift weights. She also demonstrates the floor exercises that helped maintain her own ballerina body while recovering from an injury. Misty's eating plan focuses on vegetables, fruits, plant fats, animal proteins and beneficial oils - all of which keep her energetic and in top shape. With simple and delicious recipes for Granola, Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad, Quick Salsa Chili, and even a Ballerina Smoothie, you'll be satisfied and happy while getting leaner. To keep you motivated, Misty gives tips and words of encouragement on persevering even when you may want to give up, including a peek into her personal journal, to inspire you and help you stay on the road to your own ballerina body.

Once a Dancer--
Once a Dancer--

Author: Allegra Kent

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780813034409

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Balanchine ballerina Allegra Kent tells her singular story with the same originality, freshness, and grace she has brought to the stage. The book should be required reading for dancers everywhere for years to come. of photos.

The Rise and Fall of Florrie Clough
The Rise and Fall of Florrie Clough

Author: P.J. Holmes

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published: 2024-03-28

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 103580008X

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Born on a Yorkshire farm in the 1820s, Florrie Clough’s life is anything but easy. Yet, her restless spirit and daydreams of a life beyond the confines of her upbringing never waver. Embark on a journey with Florrie as she breaks free from her humble beginnings, venturing into territories she once only imagined. Destiny smiles upon her, gifting her fame and fortune, allowing her star to burn bright. But when unexpected tragedy befalls, Florrie’s path takes a twist, leading her to a more profound sense of purpose and joy. Amidst an era of profound societal transformation - from advancements in education, technology, and medicine to the evolutions in entertainment, work, and transport – Florrie’s tale seamlessly weaves the tapestry of a world in transition.