Dancing in the Wings
Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · December 1, 2003
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- Who it’s for
- A spirited dance story about ambition, self-consciousness, and taking up space in the wings and beyond.
- Themes
- Pursuing a dance dream, Persistence
- Genres
- Dance Stories, US: African American Stories, Self-Esteem & Resilience
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A young ballerina learns to dream big and let her spirit shine in this uplifting story, perfect for aspiring dancers! Sassy is a long-legged girl who always has something to say. She wants to be a ballerina more than anything, but she worries that her too-large feet, too-long legs, and even her big mouth will keep her from her dream. When a famous director comes to visit her class, Sassy does her best to get his attention with her high jumps and bright leotard.
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Her first attempts are definitely not appreciated, but with Sassy's persistence, she just might be able to win him over. Dancing in the Wings is loosely based on actress/choreographer Debbie Allen's own experiences as a young dancer.
Big Dreams, Bright Spirit
A spirited dance story about ambition, self-consciousness, and taking up space in the wings and beyond.
Come here for
- A young dancer whose confidence comes with plenty to say
- The push and pull between standing out and fitting in
Expect
- A lively, encouraging story about persistence
- A dance-centered tale loosely based on Debbie Allen’s youth
Where it sits
| Dance Stories | 98% |
|---|---|
| Self-Esteem & Resilience | 77% |
| US: African American Stories | 68% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- US: African American Stories
- Dance Stories
- Self-Esteem & Resilience
- Authors
- Debbie Allen
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- December 1, 2003
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Pursuing a dance dream · Persistence
- Reading lane
- US: African American Stories