Andelfinger, Nicole
Summary: "It's Elizabeth's turn in the spotlight! But does Jessica deserve it more? Jessica knows she's the better dancer--even their teacher seriously favors Elizabeth! No matter how perfectly Jessica dances, no one noticed. Could her sister really get the starring instead of her? With Jessica's attitude rapidly souring, what happens when Elizabeth realizes that her sister might actually be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: RH Graphic 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 SWELee, Laura
Summary: A history of ballet provides plot synopses of famous ballets and introduces the language, steps, and costumes of the dance.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers 2007
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J WHITE CHIShea, Bob
Summary: Ballet Cat and her cousin, Goat, try to outdo one another while putting on show for their grandmother.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J ORANGE BALBeck, Robert (Robert John)
Summary: Désirée Rabbit dreams of being a famous ballet dancer in her hometown of Paris, France, but is continually told there are no bunnies in the ballet, yet after taking classes she wins over her classmates and has a chance to shine.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE BECBrown, Monica
Summary: "A new girl has joined Lola Levine's second-grade class. When they get off on the wrong foot, they are forced to spend time together ... and learn they have more in common than they thought"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Angelina is a little mouse that loves to dance - in her bedroom, at school, in the kitchen, even in her sleep. In every episode, Angelina learns that real life is not a perfect ballet and that missteps are part of growing up. Join everyone's favorite ballerina as she goes from one adventure after another, complete with roller coaster rides, spooky ghosts, and of course, ballet.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: HIT Entertainment 2002
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2 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV ANGAbbott, Megan E.
Summary: "With their long necks and matching buns and pink tights, Dara and Marie Durant have been dancers since they can remember. Growing up, they were homeschooled and trained by their glamorous mother, founder of the Durant School of Dance. After their parents' death in a tragic car accident nearly a dozen years ago, the sisters began running the school together, along with Charlie, Dara's husband...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Audio 2021
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CDA FIC ABBHolabird, Katharine
Summary: No dream is too big or to small... especially for Angelina! Join Angelina as she remembers her very first dreams of becoming a dancer. From dancing in her first ballet shoes to doing her first arabesque, to her biggest dream of all -- to one day becoming a prima ballerina!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE HOL (BASKET)Holabird, Katharine
Summary: "Angelina Ballerina loves playing dress-up as much as she loves ballet, so her grandparents help her make a dress-up box of her own!" -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon and Schuster's Publishing Division 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Grace meets athleticism in these two innovative workouts. Shot in a picturesque garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the standing Burn & Firm program is designed to elevate the heart rate as its tones the upper body, lifts the seat, shapes legs and strengthens the core. It starts with isometric conditioning using small controlled movements and then layers on larger low impact moves designed...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Anchor Bay Entertainment 2013
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Summary: A workout program designed for everyone that employs elements of classical ballet, consisting of: warm-up; stretches; abdominal exercises; floor barre routines; pliés; tendu; dégagé; passé; arabesque raises; reverence; little jumps; front attitude; grand battlement front.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Palm Pictures 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.71 MARMartin, Ann M.
Summary: Feeling isolated as the only African American in her sixth grade class, Jessi gains a sense of belonging by participating in the Baby-sitters Club, learning sign language in order to communicate with a deaf child, and dancing in a ballet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MARWellington, Monica
Summary: "A young dancer writes a letter to a ballerina she admires"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E WELDepken, Kristen L.
Summary: "Join Kristyn as she travels to a magical ballet world"--P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2013
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN DEPHolabird, Katharine
Summary: When Angelina accidentally embarrasses herself in ballet class after being off for summer break, she isn't so enthusiastic about returning to ballet school, but with encouragement from family and friends, Angelina learns that making mistakes shouldn't stop her from doing what she loves most: dancing!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE HOL (BASKET)Peschke, M. (Marci)
Summary: Kylie Jean Carter gets a part in the local ballet recital of Swan Lake, but when the boy dancing the part of the prince breaks his ankle the show will have to be cancelled--unless she can persuade her brother to try out.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2012
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC PESSummary: Ballet made fun and easy! These acclaimed programs created especially for preschoolers. Basic ballet steps are associated with adorable flower and animal characters that make it easy to remember ballet terminology. Picture to stimulate the child₂s creativity and imagination! Basic ballet steps include a warm-up, stretching/strengthening exercises, and fundamentals skills and creative movement....
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Kultur 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV BALStuart, Muriel
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Publisher / Publication Date: University Press of Florida 1998
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 792.8 STUTurk, Mariko
Summary: "An emotional story about a former ballerina who is thrust back into 'normal' high school after a life-changing injury, and who comes to terms with life without her passion as well as discrimination in the ballet world"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC TURYep, Laurence
Summary: Isabelle, who attends a performing arts school in Washington, D.C., with her older sister, Jade, has a passion for ballet dancing but lacks self-confidence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J AG YEPDempsey, Kristy.
Summary: A young girl growing up in Harlem in the 1950s, whose mother cleans and stitches costumes for a ballet company, dreams of becoming a prima ballerina one day, and is thrilled to see a performance of Janet Collins, the first "colored" prima ballerina.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Dempsey 2014Doerrfeld, Cori
Summary: "Matilda is a bunny who lives with her mom, dad, and many, many siblings. Because she's the middle bunny, she always feels overlooked. Then one day, her mother enrolls Matilda in dance class, and she falls in love with ballet"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2015