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Aya is 11 years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya's father - separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria.

Rising to fame with her 1936 novel Ballet Shoes, Noel Streatfeild soon became one of the most popular authors of her day. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded an OBE in 1983. She died in 1986, but her stories continue to captivate children today. Included here are three of her very best - Ballet Shoes, The Growing Summer and When the Siren Wailed.

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a mischievous princess. This bind-up of two fantastic books, Princess Mirror-Belle and The Magic Shoes and Princess Mirror-Belle and Prince Precious Paws...

Jazz dance is full of energy. Listen along as jazz dancers leap and tuck to the music.

“Cheery and affirming.” —Kirkus From Grammy Award–winning musician and former TV host Tim Kubart comes a lively debut that reassures children that it’s okay to make mistakes! When a girl drops her snack or scrapes her knee, does she get upset? No! She says, “Oopsie-do!” Listeners...

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The first of a sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance… Delphie’s greatest dream is to become a...

Dieses Buch erzählt von Kindern, die anfangs voller Zweifel waren. Kinder, die dachten, sie seien nicht stark genug, nicht mutig genug oder könnten ihre Träume niemals verwirklichen. Manche fühlten sich unsicher in ihrem Körper, andere glaubten, nicht mithalten zu können. Doch mit jedem Tanzschritt, mit jedem kleinen Erfolg, mit jeder Bewegung begannen sie etwas Wunderbares in sich zu entdecken: Mut, Ausdauer und den Glauben an die eigene Kraft. Kinder, die sich früher nicht trauten, fanden plötzlich den Mut, Neues zu wagen.

Julian vit pour le breakdance. Entre le parc où il veille sur son petit frère Ethan et le centre communautaire qui vibre d’une nouvelle école de danse, il rêve de battles qui le propulseraient aux quatre coins du monde. Mais un incident enfoui menace son ascension. Il hésite, il s’entraîne, il observe. Jusqu’à Cassey, danseuse intrépide de la troupe locale, qui bouscule ses limites et ses certitudes.

The second in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer. Can anyone be a street dancer? Yes! This inclusive first introduction to hip-hop and other street dances begins with a simple introduction...

The Instant New York Times Bestselling Bunheads by Misty Copeland gets a second act. Misty and her bunhead crew are back! And this time, they’re excited to learn the ballet Don Quixote—a wondrous tale about a brave knight searching for his Dulcinea, his one true love. Misty’s best friend...

It’s the weekend, first in June; speaker’s blasting out big tune! Cousins, aunties, uncles, friends pack the house, and fun begins. Shane is shy but loves to dance―and all year long, he’s picked up cans to earn some money toward his goal: high-tops with a pump-up sole. But then the speaker blows―it’s done! Will this stop his family’s fun? Can Shane come through to save the day and bring back Big Tune Saturday?

"La jeune Alina est envoyée par sa famille dans un voyage inconnu afin de pouvoir continuer à danser.Le rêve d'Alina de devenir une ballerine se réalisera-t-il ? Dans ce livre, il est question de peur et d'espoir, d'incertitude et de rêves, de fuite et de confiance, ainsi que de famille et d'amitiés"

Das Mädchen Alina wird von ihrer Familie auf eine unbekannte Reise geschickt, um weiterhin Tanzen zu können. Wird Alinas Traum wahr, eine Ballerina zu werden? In diesem Buch geht es um Angst und Hoffnung, Ungewissheit und Träume, Flucht und Vertrauen, sowie um Familie und Freundschaften.

Aufregung in der Royal Ballet-School: Luna Avens, die weltberühmte Primaballerina, wird Aprils Klasse in den nächsten Monaten in Spitzentanz unterrichten. Ausgerechnet jetzt verletzt April sich am Knöchel und kann nicht mitmachen. Ihre Enttäuschung ist umso größer, nachdem sie erfährt, dass Mrs Avens ein Vortanzen in der Royal Opera organisiert hat. Vier Nachwuchs-Tänzerinnen werden für die Rolle der kleinen Schwäne im Nussknacker gesucht.

Colette, Violet e Pam scoprono di essere state ammesse alla Stars Academy, la prestigiosa scuola di New York dedicata al ballo, al canto e alla recitazione. Qui studiano i giovani più talentuosi di tutto il mondo e da qui emergono le star di domani. Le tre ragazze raggiungono l'accademia piene di entusiasmo. Appena arrivano, però, si rendono conto che la scuola richiederà loro il massimo impegno: Colette, Violet e Pam dovranno essere pronte a mettersi in gioco fino in fondo, per diventare delle vere star!

Meet Willam, Harold, and Lew Christensen, three small-town Utah boys who caught the ballet bug from an uncle in the early 1900s. They performed alongside elephants on vaudeville and even put on a ballet featuring gangsters at a gas station. Russian immigrants shared the story of The Nutcracker with them, and during World War II, they staged their own Christmastime production. It was the beginning of a delightful holiday tradition. Follow along and learn how The Nutcracker came to be performed all across the United States from these truly humble beginnings.

Jazz, ballet, tap, and hip hop—there are so many different sides to dance. Learn the ins and outs of dancing all sorts of styles like a pro!

Kylie Jean wants to be a ballerina more than almost anything in the whole wide world! So when there are auditions for the Swan Queen part in Swan Lake, she just knows it’s the perfect part for her. Will Kylie Jean dance like a prima ballerina?

On the day of the dance recital, all the shoes are missing.

Katie Woo is excited to go a to a special daddy-daughter dance. There's only one problem. Katie's dad keeps stepping on her toes. Can Katie help her daddy with his dance moves?