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Ages 9 to 13 years. From the United States to Russia to India, these women have danced and choreographed their way to the top of their field. From classical ballet to modern, flamenco, and Bharatabatyam, they have made the dance world their stage, performing and teaching all over the globe. Dancers profiled: Alicia Alonso, Carmen Amaya, Geeta Chandran, Pearl Primus, Karen Kain, Liz Lerman, Judith Marcuse, Anna Pavlova, Anna Sokolow, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar.

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Dublin has chosen an interesting cross-section of dancers for this collection, most of whom are not well known. Young readers with an interest in dance will find this a satisfying read. --Canadian Children's Book News What makes this book so interesting is the author's truly extensive research into the life of each dancer. The diversity of these dancers' lives offers something for any reader. --Resource Links

Dublin has chosen an interesting cross-section of dancers for this collection, most of whom are not well known. Young readers with an interest in dance will find this a satisfying read. -- (08/01/2009) What makes this book so interesting is the author's truly extensive research into the life of each dancer. The diversity of these dancers' lives offers something for any reader. -- (10/01/2009)

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Anne Dublin is an award-winning author of historical fiction and biographies for young people. Her books include Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything, winner of the IODE Violet Downey Book Award and the Canadian Jewish Book Award, and The Orphan Rescue, finalist for the U.S. National Jewish Book Award. She lives in Toronto.

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