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Curtains up on the world of the Dance Divas, a team of 8-12 year-old girls who live to dance! Enter stage left: Scarlett, Rochelle, Liberty, Bria, and Gracie. They all dance together at the same studio, run by their choreographer (and former ballerina) Antoinette "Toni" Moore. Toni is known for creating winning routines . . . and she doesn't like anything other than first place! These girls travel all around competing for titles-but every number drums up drama. Can Scarlett hold on to her national junior title? And will the other girls learn to work together in order to defeat their fiercest competition yet? This first book in a new dance series is sure to sweep young readers off their feet!
About the author
Sheryl Berk is the author of the wildly popular CUPCAKE CLUB book series (Peace, Love and Cupcakes; Recipe for Trouble; Winner Bakes All) and her book Soul Surfer, co-written with Bethanny Hamilton, hit #1 on the New York Times Children's Bestseller List and was made into a major motion picture. Sheryl is a "dance mom" herself; her 10-year-old daughter Carrie has been studying ballet for 8 years. Sheryl lives with her family in New York, NY.
Summary
Curtains up on the world of the Dance Divas, a team of 8-12 year-old girls who live to dance! Enter stage left: Scarlett, Rochelle, Liberty, Bria, and Gracie. They all dance together at the same studio, run by their choreographer (and former ballerina) Antoinette "Toni" Moore. Toni is known for creating winning routines . . . and she doesn't like anything other than first place! These girls travel all around competing for titles-but every number drums up drama. Can Scarlett hold on to her national junior title? And will the other girls learn to work together in order to defeat their fiercest competition yet? This first book in a new dance series is sure to sweep young readers off their feet!
Foreword
"Dance Moms" meets The Baby Sitters Club in this delicious new dance series for the middle-grade set!
Additional text
The unique plot twists and detailed descriptions of the world of choreography, including actual steps and costume design, will appeal to young performers. . . . A satisfying read.
