Fagbøger for børn og unge: dans, ballet

Dancing is Ada's favorite, but when it comes to her curly mane, she can't quite tame it. She feels intimidated when her dance class is filled with girls who clearly have planned their outfits and their hairstyles. Come along on Ada's adventure and discover how she learns to embrace her curls and gain more confidence with every twirl and kick.This book is recommended for readers between 6-12 years of age.

Spark imagination and inspire movement with Crafterina's Ballerina Paper Dolls Coloring & Craft Book. A perfect gift for a young dancer! Included in the book are coloring pages, paper crafts, dolls, and so much more!

Could life get any worse for fifteen-year-old Geri? It's hot. It's buggy, and she's at the worst place on the planet ... summer camp. To make matters worse, Geri carries the pain of her parents' separation. Nonetheless, she'll do anything to make her dreams of going to Juilliard come true, even if that means squashing spiders in the pursuit of a college scholarship. With Chopin's sheet music in tow, Geri heads to Flagstaff, Arizona, and finds herself not only pursuing music but a romance with the camp's most sought-after guy, Ethan. When his ex-girlfriend shows up and threatens not only their relationship but also her dream, Geri sees her chance at the scholarship begin to slip away. After a compromising situation and secrets about Chloe surface, Geri wonders if winning is the most important thing of all. She needs to decide if she can take steps toward healing, move on from the past, and embrace her future. Will camp be all that Geri thought it would be, or will it hold the keys to healing she never could have imagined?

An unforgettable YA debut by Jamison Shea. Ace of Spades meets House of Hollow in a thrilling horror novel about the toll of giving everything to a world that will never love you back.Laure Mesny is determined to make it in the cut-throat world of ballet, and she will do anything to prove that this Black girl can take centre stage. Anything . . . Even if it means entering into a bargain with a primordial power in the Catacombs beneath Paris.Laure is promised influence and adoration - and she gets it. But that alone is not enough, not for the cruel and privileged people who surround her. Her climb to stardom leaves broken bodies in her wake, some of which aren't her doing. As she finds herself deep within this monstrous world, she is faced with the ultimate choice: will she retreat or succumb to the darkness forever?THERE WILL BE BLOOD.

Gracie is full of energy. She tries to stop moving, but the wiggles and jiggles won't stop. She constantly taps her pencil, wiggles around in her seat, or jiggles her feet. Gracie thinks she can't do anything right. One day she discovers her best friend Lacey's red tap shoes. When Lacey invites her to tap dancing class, Gracie is so excited. Will tap dancing get rid of the wiggles and jiggles?

The vibrant and joyful movements of Indian dance are showcased in this beautifully illustrated book. The story begins when Roopa and her mom attend a dance show. Through illustrations and explanations, the audience can enjoy a celebration of Indian culture featuring different dance styles.Roopa's Indian Dance Adventure is a fun way to learn about India's many dance styles and history. Join Roopa in her adventure as she learns about her rich Indian heritage.This book is suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Bella loves to dance. She dances at home, at school, and in her bedroom. Then one day, Bella's mom gives her a special gift: ¿ballerina slippers and ballet lessons!At first Bella is over the moon, but as the lessons continue, she realizes that maybe being a ballerina isn't as easy as she thought. If Bella wants to keep dancing, she'll have to push herself harder than she ever has...

"I've seen dancing and that's NOT it. It's just... moves. Bad Dad moves."A story inspired by those Dads who remind us that life is better when you dance, even (or especially) when you're bad at it. Dads have a way of doing things that are both endearing and embarrassing to their children. This book captures a bit of that magical combination between a child and their Dad every time he dances. His moves come out wherever there's music-around the house, in an elevator, the grocery store, and especially when there's an audience of other children and parents. But there's one way to fight those bad Dad moves, and it'll end with you both giggling as you make up your own dance moves together.

A little girl, who likes patterns, believes her mismatched "lucky" socks are the reason why fun activities occur at the end of each week. Fun things always seem to happen when Amelia wears her lucky socks and Amelia loves having fun. Mom and Dad always make Amelia wear her matching socks first but as the week goes on and the matching socks become less, Amelia gets to wear her mismatched "lucky" socks. Read more to decide if you believe Amelia's mismatched "lucky" socks are the reason why she has so much fun in this beat thumping, toe tapping story.

People dance for lots of different reasons! Why do you dance?A kakaokoro bukin mwaieeia aomata! Teraa bukina ngkai ko mwaiee?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Kate loves going to Highland dance class each week and is thrilled when her teacher suggests she compete at the Highland Games for the first time. Kate agrees to practice, but quickly changes her mind when she finds out that dancing at home by herself is not as much fun as dancing with friends in her class. Besides, she figures her dancing is already good enough. Everything will be fine...or will it? A single misstep sets off a hilarious chain of events across the whole Highland Games field in this over-the-top tale. Winner of the Alice Kitts Memorial Award for Excellence in Children's Writing, New Brunswick.

Jomi's Mum left him to find their destiny in Lagos. Now, Jomiand his friendly bush baby follow her - but their only startingplace is a TV dance competition his mum used to love. If Jomi andhis new Lagos friends can get on that TV show, then maybe Jomi'smum will see him and they can find their destiny together ...

CAN A SPORT KLUTZ REACH HER DREAM AND DANCE?Ellie has just moved to a new town with her mother and brother, and she's eager to make friends. Unfortunately, everyone at school is into sports, sports, sports. Her mother insists that Ellie take up a sport, too, if she ever wants to fit in. But no matter what she tries--volleyball, tennis, even archery--she makes an utter fool of herself. Then a night at the ballet and a new boy at school help Ellie discover her true calling: she's destined to dance! But her mom has other plans. Will Ellie ever find a way to follow her dream?

Banana likes to dance disco. Pineapple likes to dance ballet. When they all dance together, it's a Fruit Jam!E kani mwamwaiee n te tabo n takaakaro Banana. E kani mwamwaiee n te mwaiee ae iai kaina Pineapple. Ngkana a mwaiee ni kabane, e a aranaki bwa te mwaiee ni uaanikai!Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

"Dancing [had] always made her feel free, like she [could] do anything. But when Jennifer was a child, some people didn't think that she had a future as a dancer because of the color of her skin. With the support of her family, especially her mother, she proved that anything is possible when you believe you belong"--

"Learn about the music and stories of ballet in the second book of The Very Young Person's Guide To... series. Pull on your pointe shoes and follow our heroes as they explore beautiful scenes inspired by some of ballet's most loved music, including Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, Spartacus, and The Firebird. Young readers can discover iconic moments including Swan Lake's Dance of the Cygnets, The Clog Dance from La Fille Mal Gardâee, and Don Quixote's Dance of the Matadors. Original illustrations capture the beautiful story of the ballet, while the sound button brings the composer's dazzling pieces to life. Every spread features fascinating facts about the ballet, performers, the composer, and the music. Ideal for young children starting music and dance lessons, The Very Young Person's Guide to Ballet Music is guaranteed to delight and inspire."--

In this rainy-day story, a thunderstorm evokes a boy's family traditions. Benjamin loves the rain. He loves splashing through puddles and watching a rainbow's colors as they ripple around his feet. But most of all, Benjamin loves thunder. To him, thunder --- piyêsiwak --- sounds like his grandfather's drum. It calls to him, like songs his grandfather plays while his father and other powwow dancers spin and step in time. Benjamin listens to the thunder and imagines himself as a powwow dancer. He spins, taps his feet, lifts his knees. Faster and faster he twirls, filled with the rhythm of piyêsiwak. Children will appreciate this timeless celebration of the joys of nature and family traditions.

(back cover) Edgar Degas Marie dreams of becoming the most famous ballerina in the world, but it is hard to find enough money for lessons. At last she begins modeling for the artist Edgar Degas, well-known for his paintings of dancers and horses and for his fiery temper. When his beautiful sculpture of "The Little Dancer" is finished, Marie's dream comes true. Complete with reproductions of Degas' work, this is another inspirational story from Laurence Anholt's bestselling series, celebrating some of the world's greatest artists and the real children who knew them.