Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First Step by Glasser, Robin Preiss

Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First Step (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780593181010)

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Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First Step by Glasser, Robin Preiss

Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First Step

$21.99
Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First Step by Glasser, Robin Preiss

Gloria's Promise (American Ballet Theatre): A Ballet Dancer's First Step

$21.99
Format: Library Binding
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From the New York Times bestselling illustrator and former ballet soloist Robin Preiss Glasser comes a story about a young ballet dancer whose boundless determination makes her dream of dancing with the American Ballet Theatre come true.

Gloria has a very big dream: to be admitted to the summer program at the American Ballet Theatre. The day of the audition arrives, and Gloria couldn't be more excited! She can't wait to dance and show the world what she can do. In the ABT studios, she gets a peek into a glorious room filled with pointe shoes, ballet dancers getting fitted for tutus, and an awe-inspiring company rehearsal. She can barely believe her eyes!

During the audition, Gloria is determined to make an impression by pushing herself to be her best. But when she falls in front of the teacher, she wonders if her determination will be enough.

Robin Preiss Glasser, the bestselling illustrator of the internationally renowned Fancy Nancy series, brings exquisite and authentic details to every illustration as only a former professional ballet soloist can do. This story about a determined dancer who is working hard to achieve her dream is sure to thrill ballet students everywhere.

Author: Robin Preiss Glasser, Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman
ISBN-10: 0593181018
ISBN-13: 9780593181010
Publisher: Random House Studio
Language: English
Published: 03/21/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.02h x 10.08w x 0.39d
By Robin Preiss Glasser
By Robin Preiss Glasser
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Robin Preiss Glasser is the national bestselling illustrator of many books for children, including the Fancy Nancy series, written by Jane O'Connor; Lambslide and Escape Goat, written by Ann Patchett; and Grande Jete and Me by ballerina Allegra Kent. Robin is an alumna of the American Ballet Theatre School scholarship program under Patricia Wilde, and danced professionally with the Pennsylvania Ballet. She lives in California with her husband.

Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman is the author of several books for children, including the award-winning You Can't Take a Balloon into the Metropolitan Museum and its sequels, created in close collaboration with her sister Robin Preiss Glasser. Her most recent books are Superhero Joe and Superhero Joe and the Creature Next Door, illustrated by Ron Barrett. Jacqueline lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, with her husband, writer Larry Weitzman.

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE is considered one of the greatest dance companies in the world. Located in New York City, it was founded in 1939 with a mission to create, present, preserve, and extend the great repertoire of classical dancing. In 2006, ABT became America's National Ballet Company(R). Find out more at ABT.org and follow them on Instagram at @abtofficial and on Twitter at @ABTBallet.

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