![]() ![]() Spotlight - A strong beam of light that illuminates only a small area, used especially to center attention on a stage performer.īarre - A handrail fixed to a wall, as in a dance studio, used by ballet dancers as a support in certain exercises.Īrabesque - A ballet position executed while standing on one straight leg with one arm extended forward and the other arm and leg extended backward. ![]() Horizon - The apparent intersection of the earth and sky as seen by an observer. Swift - Moving or capable of moving with great speed fast. There are a lot of dance & ballet terms (see vocabulary words below). This book is abstract, so it would be good to also focus on the pictures. ![]() "I was a dancer just like you," Misty tells her, "a dreaming shooting star of a girl/with work and worlds ahead." Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Copeland provides words of encouragement to boost the dreams of an African American girl whose desire to be a ballerina is hampered by her low self-image and lack of confidence. Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)Ī poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book. Volunteers needed in May! Click here to sign up. ![]()
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