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 GRAPHIC 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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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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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED BROSummary: 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 MARSummary: A combination of yoga, ballet, body sculpting and cardio exercise.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beachbody 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7046 YOGCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD YOGWellington, 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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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 PESHolabird, 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)Grindley, Sally.
Summary: "It's the day of the big show at Laura's ballet school. Suddenly disaster strikes! Can Laura help save the show?"--P. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2013
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Summary: Combines low-impact stretching with strength-building exercises.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill/William Morrow 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.71 MARO'Connor, Jane.
Summary: What starts out as dancing school just for Dad quickly turns into a ballet class for Nancy's whole family. Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in learning to pli,̌ pirouette, and jet w̌ith Nancy as she demonstrates all of the positions she's learned in ballet class.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperFestival 2013
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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
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Summary: When the geese ask him for assistance with getting new ballet gear, Bruce the ever-grumpy bear agrees to help his friends get ready to stretch their wings and follow their dream of dancing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney-Hyperion 2022