In this nonfiction picture book, discover the stories of six Black ballet dancers - past and present - who dared to follow their dreams and lead the way for others! Meet Essie Marie Dorsey, who opened one of the first ballet schools for Black students; Arthur Mitchell, the first Black dancer with the New York City Ballet; Christian Holder, a principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet; choreographer Dwight Rhoden; and superstar ballerinas Misty Copeland and Michaela DePrince. Provided by publisher.
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