The young dance prodigy chronicles her rise to stardom, including behind-the-scenes stories from her time on "Dance Moms," her real-life friendships, and the struggles she has overcome.

Lil Buck was known around his hometown of Memphis as a talented dancer, but after a video of him performing alongside Yo-Yo Ma went viral, he became a hit around the globe. He's added his own flair to the dance style known as jookin and has shown the world that he is a true artist. This high-interest volume includes stimulating sidebars, colorful photographs, and exciting details to help readers understand what drove Lil Buck to strive for his dreams,...

Michaela DePrince lived the first few years of her live in war-torn Sierra Leone until she was adopted by an American Family. Now seventeen, she is one of the premiere ballerinas in the United States.

"An illustrated biography of Savion Glover, tap dancer and choreographer, that shows how his love of music, dance, and self-expression as a young boy sets him on the path to change how people see tap dancing"--

Wanting to make dance available to everyone, Alvin Ailey created a dance company that gave African American dancers and choreographers a home to show their work.

"Misty Copeland is one of the most famous dancers in the world. But before she was dancing for millions of fans, Misty was just a young girl who loved ballet, even though she didn't look like the typical ballerina. Learn how she made it all the way to the top in this exciting level 3 biography!"--

In 1908 a baby boy was born in Culiacan, Mexico, kicking like a roped steer. BAM! BAM! BAM! His name was Jose Limon. Though he and his family fled civil war in their homeland by escaping to the United States when Jose was just seven years old, he would never forget the sounds and movements of his birthplace. Then Jose followed his heart to New York City. He fell in love with the shimmering city that towered above him: marble, stone, brick, and steel....