The inspiring history of a group of men who were determined to dance and live with the freedom to be themselves!In the 1970s, an all-male ballet company called Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo was formed in New York City—but the dancers did not play only traditional male roles on stage. Instead, “The Trocks” dressed in tutus and wigs. They danced in both male and female roles. Their practices and performances were precise and serious, but the dancers brought j...

This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on the Disney and Pixar film Inside Out 2—in theaters summer 2024!Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is an all-new adventure inside the mind of now-teenager Riley, who is definitely feeling all kinds of new Emotions. Amy Poehler returns as the voice of Joy. Directed by Kelsey Mann and produced by Mark Nielsen, Inside Out 2 is set for release in Summer 2024. Children ages 6 to 8 will love ...

The Early Life Leadership Kids Journal is designed to help adults plant leadership seeds in the children they love or work with. This journal offers the platform and activities you need to cultivate leadership in the youngest generation. This journal includes opportunities for learning, creating, discussing, drawing, and writing. Whether kids complete this journal at home or school, it will become a life treasure to look back on and smile.Q. Who is this boo...

Day in the Life of a Ballet Dancer is an engaging nonfiction reader for students in Grades 2-4 that follows a professional dancer through her daily routine, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the discipline, dedication, and artistry required in the world of ballet.Highlights the importance of practice, perseverance, and time management in pursuing a passion.Builds content knowledge about dance, performance, and physical wellness.Supports...

"La Traviata" is a tragic love story in which Violeta, a lady from the high society of Paris falls in love with an aristrocrat Alfredo, but break up because of the gap between the two's social rankings. Violeta dies at last. Through the famous arias of "Libiamo ne'lieti calci (Brindisi)", "E strano" and "Di provenza il mar", we will learn more about "La Traviata" by Verdi, the master of Italian operas.

An inspiring and profoundly moving story about speaking up for yourself and creating healthy spaces from acclaimed CEO, author, and activist Bellen Woodard, creator of the More than Peach project.Bellen Woodard adores ballet and always looks forward to reaching new heights. Though as she moves through dance, she begins to notice that pink leotards, pink shoes, and pink or white tights — often referred to as ballet pink — are synonymous with ballet. But what about b...

"L'elisir D'amore" is a dynamic opera composed of rapid intersections between major and minor notes along with mixtures of lively music and lyrical melody, without any moment to get bored, entertaining the audience from beginning to end. Listen to the magical story made possible by the pure love between the naive country boy Nemorino, who always thinks about his loved one but pretends to laugh at love and Adina, who longs for true love.

Enter the studio with Steven McRae, principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, and master everything from the basic positions to performing the most expressive jumps with step-by-step instructions and glorious illustrations throughout. Steven's journey through the world of ballet has been anything but ordinary, and this is a companion book with a difference. Woven through the personal anecdotes on self-care, resilience and self-belief, is the book's central message: ballet is for absolutely e...

Opera "Tosca" is about a tragic love story of a woman whose destiny is changed overnight in Rome during the Napoleon War, right after the French Revolution. Let's explore "Tosca" by Puccini, a heavy and dark story presented in a coldly beautiful melody, of the hero being executed and the heroine committing suicide.

Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about Misty Copeland, the American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers!This Little Golden Book introduces ballet prodigy Misty Copeland to the youngest readers. The first Black principal dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre—who didn't start dancing until she was almost thirteen—continues to impress the world and ...

The audio edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s masterwork Rappaccini’s Daughter.Rappaccini's Daughter is a short story published in the 1844 collection "Mosses from an Old Manse". It is about Giacomo Rappaccini, a medical researcher in medieval Padua who grows a garden of poisonous plants. He brings up his daughter to tend the plants, and she becomes resistant to the poisons, but in the process she herself becomes poisonous to others. The tradition...