$12.99
The stories of six daring, groundbreaking Black ballet dancers leap off the pages of this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Meet Essie Marie Dorsey, who in 1926 opened one of the first ballet schools for Black students; Arthur Mitchell, the first Black dancer with the New York City Ballet; Christian Holder, a principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet; choreographer Dwight Rhoden; and present-day ballerinas Misty Copeland and Michaela DePrince. With a leap of faith and a love of dance, these Black Swans overcame obstacles and opened doors for all the children who dream of dancing.
“Each biography follows the dancer’s route to a dream career and the reader is left with the message that if you are determined and do what you love then you will succeed!” — Books for Keeps
“…the book gives much-deserved representation to resilient artists whose stories have often gone untold…” — Children’s Literature
“…the individual biographis are inspiring.” – Publishers Weekly
| Weight | 1.06 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 10.25 × 0.33 × 10.25 in |
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