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Introduce young readers to the joy of dance with Dante's Winning Dance Book, a fun and inclusive series that promotes accessibility and inclusivity. Along with his love for football, Dante also discovers a passion for ballet, despite facing teasing from his football friends.
When a local dance competition is announced, Dante is determined Shimmer and Shine take part. They can show everyone just how cool ballet is! Will dancing Beauty and the Beast with a hip-hop twist be enough for the ballet besties to win the day?
This is the third book in the Ballet Besties collection, a series which is inclusive and accessible for young readers. Co-written by Royal Ballet Principal ballerina Yasmine Naghdi and award-winning children’s author Chitra Soundar, with beautiful black and white illustrations by Paula Franco.
‘It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Chitra on this series. I hope all young readers will find inspiration in the stories and will be encouraged to take up ballet or dance lessons.’ Yasmine Naghdi
Authors: Yasmine Naghdi & Chitra Soundar
Illustration: Paula Franco
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.
