Title: to dance: a ballerina’s graphic novel
Author: Siena Cherson Siegel, Illustrator: Mark Siegel
Ages:8-12
Publisher: Atheneum Books For Young Readers, 2006
ISBN: 978-0689867477

The world of a young ballerina springs to life on the pages of this colorful, gripping tale. Each page details the daily routines, thoughts, and dreams of a dancer as she moves to New York City to study at the School of American Ballet.

A fantastic read for anyone who loves ballet and wonders what the life of a dancer is like, the graphic novel format makes the story all the more real. George Balanchine, partnering class, pointe shoes, schoolwork, and the hum of New York are only part of the picture. In the end, the love of dance is what shines through.

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I could have sworn it was moving on toward summer, but Mother Nature apparently has alternate plans at the moment. This has been the week to pull out extra layers for added warmth, and I often turn to my favorite stretchy, stripey black number. It was designed for ballet dancers, but it’s chic enough that it can be worn out of the studio or out on the town just as easily. For most dancers, stretchy fabrics are among God’s greatest gift to man, since freedom of movement is always a top priority. Stretch cotton is both comfy and liberating… it looks and feels great.