As one of the most demanding and formal and genres of the dance, ballet has enthralled audiences with its grace, precision, and remarkable feats of dexterity. Its early roots can be traced back to the sixteenth century, when court dances were performed for Italian and French royalty. After spreading throughout Europe, ballet flourished in nineteenth-century Russia, the home of some of the world's greatest dancers and choreographers. Once these dancers...

Marissa has always loved dancing, but lately, she feels clumsy and awkward when she dances, and feels bigger and taller than the other girls. She doesn't even bother trying out for the Rose Fairy ballet, but someone else thinks Marissa has what it takes to play the Rose Fairy.

"Simple text and photographs present ballet dancing, including simple steps"--Provided by publisher.

Michaela DePrince lived the first few years of her live in war-torn Sierra Leone until she was adopted by an American Family. Now seventeen, she is one of the premiere ballerinas in the United States.

Tallulah takes ballet lessons and eagerly awaits her coveted tutu, which, she learns, she must work hard to earn.

"Best friends Rasheeda and Monique navigate the ups and downs of a teenager's summer, Mo at home in the Cove; Sheeda at a sleepaway ballet intensive"-- Provided by publisher.

Mia's big sister teaches her that there is more to being a ballerina than just putting on the right clothes.

Nancy Drew investigates the disappearing glass slipper. When Nancy and her friends are going to be in a ballet version of Cinderella and the special glass slippers go missing, Nancy is determined to find them before show time.

Ballet Cat and her cousin, Goat, try to outdo one another while putting on show for their grandmother.

Zombelina and Lizzie are dancing in The Nutcracker, but Grandpa Phantom has other plans for the opera house and the friends must save the show.