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Copeland Misty
Life In Motion An Unlikely Ballerina Young Readers Edition
Life In Motion An Unlikely Ballerina Young Readers Edition
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Description: A bestselling and prize - winning memoir by African - American ballerina Misty Copeland Life in Motion is the vividly told story of her journey to the world - class American Ballet Theatre'and delves into the harrowing family conflicts that nearly drove her away from ballet as a thirteen - year - old prodigy. Determination meets dance in this New York Times bestselling memoir by the history - making ballerina Misty Copeland recounting the story of her journey to become the first African - American principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. When she first placed her hands on the barre at an after - school community center no one expected the undersized underprivileged and anxious thirteen - year - old to become one of America's most groundbreaking dancers . A true prodigy she was attempting in months roles that take most dancers years to master. But when Misty became caught between the control and comfort she found in the world of ballet and the harsh realities of her own life she had to choose to embrace both her identity and her dreams and find the courage to be one of a kind. With an insider's passion Misty opens a window into the life of an artist who lives life center stage from behind the scenes at her first classes to her triumphant roles in some of the world's most iconic ballets. A sensational memoir as 'sensitive and 'clear - eyed (The Washington Post) as her dancing Life in Motion is a story of passion identity and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.
Title: Life In Motion An Unlikely Ballerina Young Readers Edition
Author(s): Copeland Misty
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Barcode: 9781481479806
Pages: 192 Pages, F-C Matte Uv Cvr W- Foil Stamping B&W 8-Pg Photo Insert
Publication Date: 11/8/2022
Category: Personal & Social Issues: Careers Guidance (Teenage)
Description: A bestselling and prize - winning memoir by African - American ballerina Misty Copeland Life in Motion is the vividly told story of her journey to the world - class American Ballet Theatre'and delves into the harrowing family conflicts that nearly drove her away from ballet as a thirteen - year - old prodigy. Determination meets dance in this New York Times bestselling memoir by the history - making ballerina Misty Copeland recounting the story of her journey to become the first African - American principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. When she first placed her hands on the barre at an after - school community center no one expected the undersized underprivileged and anxious thirteen - year - old to become one of America's most groundbreaking dancers . A true prodigy she was attempting in months roles that take most dancers years to master. But when Misty became caught between the control and comfort she found in the world of ballet and the harsh realities of her own life she had to choose to embrace both her identity and her dreams and find the courage to be one of a kind. With an insider's passion Misty opens a window into the life of an artist who lives life center stage from behind the scenes at her first classes to her triumphant roles in some of the world's most iconic ballets. A sensational memoir as 'sensitive and 'clear - eyed (The Washington Post) as her dancing Life in Motion is a story of passion identity and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.
Title: Life In Motion An Unlikely Ballerina Young Readers Edition
Author(s): Copeland Misty
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Barcode: 9781481479806
Pages: 192 Pages, F-C Matte Uv Cvr W- Foil Stamping B&W 8-Pg Photo Insert
Publication Date: 11/8/2022
Category: Personal & Social Issues: Careers Guidance (Teenage)