A day in the life of a ballerina-- hard work, beautiful costumes, and of course, dance! Tonight Iris will take the stage in her new ballet, but she has a long day planned before then. She wakes up early and heads to the theater, where she has classes, costume fittings and rehearsals. With a break for lunch and an unexpected change in partners, soon enough it's almost show time. At half an hour to curtain Iris gets her shoes ready and does a few chainés. The musicians tune their instruments as the stage manager calls for places. At 8:00 the curtain rises . . . and the dancing begins! Illustrated in glowing watercolors, Ballerina Gets Ready is a peek behind the curtain at the life of a professional ballet dancer and the passion that drives her hard work. Written by accomplished ballerina Allegra Kent, this picture book is perfect for aspiring dancers and curious young readers.

Lyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright, appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere who are ready to leap and to spread their wings! Ready to Fly is the true story of Sylvia Townsend, an African American girl who falls in love with ballet after seeing Swan Lake on TV. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom. Although there aren’t many ballet schools that will accept a girl like Sylvia in the 1950s, her local bookmobile provides another possibility. A librarian helps Sylvia find a book about ballet and the determined seven-year-old, with the help of her new books, starts teaching herself the basics of classical ballet. Soon Sylvia learns how to fly—how to dance—and how to dare to dream. Includes a foreword from Sylvia Townsend, a brief history of the bookmobile, an author’s note, and a further reading list.

Sophie the swan joins a ballet class and works hard to earn a part in the end-of-year performance of Swan Lake.

Leap into Angelina Ballerina’s enchanting world and learn how important it is to get up when you fall down in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read. Angelina is chosen as the lead dancer in Sleeping Mouseling. It’s her dream come true! But she can’t land all of steps in her routine...will she keep trying and get it right before the big performance?

The Ballerina's Keeper In a world of wealth, secrets, and forbidden desires, one man's obsession could be her salvation—or her undoing. Julian, the reclusive billionaire shrouded in mystery, has built an empire on power and fear. Few have seen his face, and even fewer have dared to cross him. But when a tragic accident leaves him the sole heir to a vast fortune, Julian's world is turned upside down by the arrival of someone he never expected—Lorena. Lorena, once a graceful ballerina, now lives in the shadows of her former life, her dreams shattered by a devastating accident. Innocent yet resilient, she pours her heart into teaching children, trying to find peace after the loss of her family. But peace is elusive, especially when she learns the truth about Julian, the man she's been taught to despise. Their worlds collide when Lorena finds herself in danger, and Julian becomes her unexpected protector. Whisked away to his isolated mansion, Lorena is caught between fear and fascination, unsure whether she is a prisoner or a guest, a captive or a cherished treasure. As she unravels the layers of Julian's dark past, Lorena must confront her own feelings. Is Julian the villain she imagined—or the only one who can save her? In The Ballerina's Keeper, love and danger intertwine in a gripping tale of passion, power, and the delicate balance between trust and betrayal. Get lost in a story where passion knows no bounds and love becomes a game of life and death. The Ballerina's Keeper will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Natalie Eden can’t imagine a day without dancing. She spins and whirls and tiptoes across wooden floors and stages without a second thought for the world around her. It’s her life and her world and she would do anything for the chance to be a professional ballerina. Almost anything. Her dedication and devotion hasn’t gone unnoticed. Natalie’s biggest fan has always been her little sister, Brittany, and Natalie wouldn’t give the world for her sister’s adoration and endless love. So when a terrifying car accident shatters both sisters’ worlds and dreams, Natalie finds it difficult even to begin looking at her beloved ballet slippers. She’s ready to relinquish her dancing until Cooper, the intern at their local hospital, urges her to pick up ballet once more. And slowly, with the help of Cooper, Natalie relearns to fall in love – both with herself, her dancing, and the boy who charmed her back onto the dance floor. This is a clean, standalone romance story with no cliffhanger! ---- Search Terms: second chance romance, feel good romance, sweet romance, inspirational romance, true event romance, sweet and clean novel, love story, clean romance, college romance, college, coming of age, coming of age romance, young adult fiction, young adult, young adult romance, novel, novella, fictions, ebooks

Love reaches far beyond words When she was growing up, a deaf child in foster care, dancing gave Lauren Ramsey a sense of belonging. Now she's a prima ballerina with her own dance studio; everything's finally going right. And then lawyer Jason Hawkins turns up and drops a bombshell: Lauren's unknown father has left her a fortune. Well, Jason can take that money and shove it. Except…he can't. Once he sees Lauren dancing, he can't stay away…