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-- My Billy Elliot storyBy Ko, Alex[2013], Pre-adolescent, Harper Call No: Performing Arts Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The autobiography of American dancer Alex Ko.
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[2019]., Henry Holt and Company Call No: B Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Summary Note: A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United States. Janet pursued dance with a passion, despite being rejected from discriminatory dance schools. When she was accepted into the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as a teenager on the condition that she paint her skin white for performances, Janet refused. She continued to go after her dreams, never compromising her values along the way. From her early childhood lessons to the height of her success as the first African American prima ballerina in the Metropolitan Opera, Brave Ballerina is the story of a remarkable pioneer as told by Michelle Meadows, with fantastic illustrations from Ebony Glenn.
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2022., Juvenile, Penguin Workshop Call No: NL E THU Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage"--
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2007., Pre-adolescent, Candlewick Press Call No: B Edition: 1st. ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Publisher description Contributor biographical information Summary Note: Illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe Fred Astaire's humble dancing beginnings and the years he spent dancing with his sister, Adele.
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c2011., Pre-adolescent, Knopf Call No: Performing Arts Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Tells the true story of Zhongmei Lei, an eleven-year-old girl in 1977 who won one of twelve spots at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, and whose determination to remain in the school impressed teachers and students alike; and discusses how Zhongmei, whose name means Faithful Plum, went on to form her own dance company which debuted in New York when she was in her late twenties.
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2012, c2011., Pre-adolescent, Yearling Books Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Biography of a young girl from China who achieved her dreams of dancing.
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c2011., Juvenile, Alfred A. Knopf Call No: B LI Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Traces the life and journey of Zhongmei Lei, whose name means Faithful Plum, from her life as a poor country girl to the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy to founding her own dance company. Includes full-color and black-and-white photographs.
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c2011., Juvenile, Alfred A. Knopf Call No: B LI Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Traces the life and journey of Zhongmei Lei, whose name means Faithful Plum, from her life as a poor country girl to the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy to founding her own dance company. Includes full-color and black-and-white photographs.
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2018., Juvenile, Scholastic Inc. Call No: Biography COPELAND Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. Misty Copeland became the first African American Female Principal Dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, but how did she get there?"--
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2018., Scholastic Inc. Call No: JNF007060 Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. Misty Copeland became the first African American Female Principal Dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, but how did she get there?"--
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[2018], Primary, Scholastic Inc. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "[In 2015] Misty Copeland became the first African American Female Principal Dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, but how did she get there?"--
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-- American dancerc2003., Juvenile, Mason Crest Publishers Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)View cover image provided by Mackin Series Title: Great namesSummary Note: Rich illustrations fill this biography of early-twentieth-century American dancer Isadora Duncan, which describes her humble childhood, her innovations in dance, and her tragic death.
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Juvenile Call No: Biography SIWA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Fans of JoJo Siwa-or as she calls them, Siwanators-know JoJo's personality is as colorful as her bows. Learn all about how JoJo danced, laughed, and sparkled her way to fame and her own business empire"--
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2016., Juvenile, Aladdin Call No: Biography COPELAND Edition: Young Readers edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)
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[2014], Touchstone Books, published by Simon & Schuster Call No: B COPELAND Availability:5 of 5 At Location(s) Summary Note: In this instant New York Times bestseller, Misty Copeland makes history as the only African American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. But when she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a groundbreaking ballerina. When she discovered ballet, Misty was living in a shabby motel room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor. A true prodigy, she was dancing en pointe within three months of taking her first dance class and performing professionally in just over a year: a feat unheard of for any classical dancer. But when Misty became caught between the control and comfort she found in the world of ballet and the harsh realities of her own life (culminating in a highly publicized custody battle), she had to choose to embrace both her identity and her dreams, and find the courage to be one of a kind. Life in Motion is an insider's look at the cutthroat world of professional ballet, as well as a moving story of passion and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.--Publisher description.
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[2014], Touchstone Books, published by Simon & Schuster Call No: B COPELAND Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: As the only African American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has made history. But when she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a ground-breaking ballerina.
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2016., Juvenile, Aladdin Call No: B COPELAND Edition: Young readers edition. Availability:2 of 2 At Location(s) Summary Note: As the first 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 to the control and comfort she found on stage. And when her home life and incredible dance promise begin to clash, Misty had to learn to stand up for herself and navigate a complex relationship with her mother, while pursuing her ballet dreams.
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1993, Juvenile, Raintree Steck-Vaughn Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: American Indian storiesSummary Note: Describes the life of the American ballerina and descendant of the Osage tribe.
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2006, Juvenile, Rosen Pub. Group Call No: B Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Table of contents Series Title: The Library of American choreographersSummary Note: Profiles the life and career of Martha Graham who was one of the pioneers of a new form of dance called modern dance.
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Juvenile Call No: B Cop Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Breakout BiographiesSummary Note: It isn't very often that late bloomers are called prodigies, but Misty Copeland is an extraordinary case. At the age of 13, she began her formal ballet training, which is considerably later than most children begin ballet. In 2015, Copeland was promoted from soloist to principal at American Ballet Theatre, one of the world's premiere ballet companies. She has written a memoir and a children's book, and starred in the screen adaptation of her memoir. She advocates for inclusivity in the classical ballet world and as well as body positivity for young women.