Captivating straight talk and inspiration
from Ballerina Konora, ideal for young ballet fans ages 7-11.
Aspiring dancers get an
inside perspective
on casting, competitions, and career, as well as a
lesson in movement and dance
, in this fourth book in the Dancing Shapes collection.
The books begin with an aspect of Konora's ballet journey: after a couple rounds of auditions, she's a finalist for a dance job: Will she get the job? Will she take the job, pack up and move to a new state? Konora then looks back at competitions, shares wisdom, and discusses subjectivity, then takes readers through a warm-up, mini-ballet lesson, and an exploration of shape and detail.
Early reviewers say this is the most
intimate
of the series and that it provides a fascinating peek at the nitty-gritty of chasing your dreams in a highly competitive field.
The
interactive challenges
for young dancers build on concepts introduced in
Dancing Shapes
and
More Dancing Shapes
and will be best for kids who have had success with those or are experienced movers.
Dancing Shapes is "
a visually stunning and interactive
" pandemic creation by an
award-winning dance teacher
and her ballerina daughter.
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