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Gr 5 Up—In this addition to this career-minded series, van der Linde takes readers inside the dance industry with history, advice, interviews, and plenty of encouragement. The author acknowledges that not everyone is destined for a career as a performer and accordingly describes a variety of jobs that also require a background in dance, such as choreographer and costume designer. Interspersed throughout are interviews with professional and aspiring dancers. Although some are more illuminating than others, van der Linde's profile...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Van der Linde begins with an overview of Western dance styles (emphasizing ballet) and their requirements for professional dancers. The accessibl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More