Ballerina Swan by Emily Arnold Mccully
From her pond in the city park, sophie, a swan, loves to watch the dancers in Madam Myrtle's Studio. She longs to join them, but Madam shoos her away. Then one day a much jollier teacher, Miss Willow, comes to class. Although Sopie is feathered, winged, and webbed, Miss Willow permits her to stay. When the school performs Swan Lake, the part of the swan seems perfect for Sophie--but she can only hope she'll make the cast. Two great artists have created an inspiring character who, in spite of obstacles, pursues her passion and realizes her dream.Allegra Kent entered the New York City Ballet at the age of 15 and became one of Balanchine's favorite dancers within two years, spawning a number of works, including The Unanswered Question. Her life was as dramatic as her dancing style, with her marrying at the age of twenty and having three children in the middle of her career; facing an overbearing mother, depression, and financial difficulties; and dealing with health issues. She was fired from the company on the day Balanchine died, yet she is still remembered as one of the most important and inspiring principal dancers of the New York City Ballet's early years. She currently resides in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780823429066 |
| ISBN 10 | 0823429067 |
| Title | Ballerina Swan |
| Author | Emily Arnold Mccully |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Holiday House |
| Year published | 2013-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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