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Ballet Besties: Dante's Winning Dance Book is the third title in the inclusive Ballet Besties series, following Dante as he discovers a love for ballet — even when his football friends tease him.
When a local dance competition is announced, Dante is determined that Shimmer & Shine will take part and show everyone how cool ballet can be. With a hip‑hop twist on Beauty and the Beast, the ballet besties team up to support one another, overcome doubts and shine on stage. Co‑written by Royal Ballet Principal Yasmine Naghdi and award‑winning author Chitra Soundar, this uplifting story encourages children to embrace their passions with confidence.
Key Features:
Age: 6+ years
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Size: 19.8 x 13 cms
Yasmine Naghdi is a Principal dancer at The Royal Ballet and has been with the Company since 2010, rising to the highest rank of Principal in 2017. Her many roles with The Royal Ballet include Odette/Odile (Swan Lake), Princess Aurora (The Sleeping Beauty), Juliet (Romeo and Juliet) and the Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker). She has performed all over the world and is passionate about showing classical ballet is for everyone.
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