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The rags-to-riches story of one of the world’s greatest dancers, from his difficult childhood, living in poverty in the backstreets of Cuba, to his astronomical rise to international stardom. In 1980, Carlos Acosta was just another Cuban kid of humble origins, the youngest son in a poor family named after the planter who had owned his great-great-grandfather. With few options and an independent spirit, Carlos spent his days on the streets, dreaming of a career in football. Bu...

The memoir of Michaela DePrince, who lived the first few years of her live in war-torn Sierra Leone until being adopted by an American Family. Now seventeen, she is one of the premiere ballerinas in the United States. Born in war-torn Sierra Leone and adopted at age four by an American family who fostered her love of dancing, Michaela became the youngest principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. The coauthor is Elaine DePrince.

NOW AN AWARD-WINNING FEATURE FILM STARRING CARLOS ACOSTA ‘The dazzling Carlos Acosta is the Cuban Billy Elliot, a poor kid who triumphed over prejudice and humble origins … Frankly, you couldn't make it up.’ Daily Mail In 1980, Carlos Acosta was just another Cuban kid of humble origins, the youngest son in a poor family named after the planter who had owned his great-great-grandfather. With few options and an independent spirit, Carlos spent his days o...

UPDATED in line with the new 135-hour specification Balanced emphasis on competence, participation and appreciationCBA examples and templates support student completion and reflectionProvides a sound grounding for students who wish to move on to a LCPE programme PACKAGE INCLUDES: TextbookFREE eBook*Teacher’s Resource BookDigital resources on www.gillexplore.ie *included with the textbook TEXTBOOK - KEY FEATURES NEW! Updated in line with the new 135-hour Physical Education specificationNEW! Lear...

EIGHTEEN WEEKS ON THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER LIST Teen dance prodigy, breakout Dance Moms star, and judge on So You Think you Can Dance: The Next Generation, Maddie Ziegler presents her uplifting coming-of-age memoir about following her dreams and working hard to achieve success in both the dance world and in life.  Maddie Ziegler had hoped to become a star - she just didn't know how soon that day would come. At just eight years old, she was cast on the hit reality TV show Dance Moms and qui...

This series provides fun and accessible careers information for young people choosing what to study post-14. Each title offers a behind-the-scenes tour of a high-interest job typically entered through a vocational route. Snappy, easy-to-digest information and case studies are supported by a comprehesive guide to training and entry routes. At the end of year 9, pupils must choose course options that will determine whether they take a vocational or academic route through the rest of their educatio...

Is this the right book for me? Whether you are an absolute beginner, a Strictly Come Dancing wannabe or simply want a fun way to get fit, Craig Revel Horwood's guide to ballroom dancing offers something for everyone. Learn how to become a ballroom babe or a Latin lover as Craig shows you all the basic moves in a fun, lively and straightforward way. Easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations will help you to learn numerous dances, including the traditional foxtrot, waltz, and tango as well as...

A Welsh adaptation of BTEC National Sports Student Book 2 for students studying BTEC the Foundation Diploma and the Extended Diploma. The book supports students through all compulsory units and choice units such as: Anatomy and Physiology; Health, Sport and Welfare; Sport Psychology; Professional Development in Sport. 2016 Specification.

A teenage ballet dancer struggles to find her next step, and her place in the world, in this exquisite graphic memoir—a follow-up to the Sibert Honor–winning To Dance. All her life, Siena has dreamed of being a ballerina. Her love of movement and dedication to the craft earned her a spot at the School of American Ballet, with hopes of becoming a member of George Balanchine’s world-famous New York City Ballet company. Siena has worked hard for many years to be a professional ballet dancer, but i...

A full accounting of five incredibly talented Black ballerinas from The Dance Theater of Harlem, founding members among them, that illuminates their hard-fought, historic, and overlooked contributions to the world of classical dance at a time when racism shut out Black dancers from major dance companies. At the peak of the civil rights movement, Lydia Abarca was the first ballerina in a Black ballet company to grace the cover of Dance magazine. Alongside founding members Shelia Rohan and Gayle...

From the earliest times dance has been part of every culture. People dance to express their feelings to worship their gods or just to enjoy themselves. Today dance is as important to us as ever whether we are watching a spectacular performance in a theatre celebrating special events in a community or simply exercising at a dance class.This book describes many different dances from around the world: from temple dances in India to samba dances at a carnival in Brazil. It explains the his...