Another Way to Dance
Another Way to Dance by Martha Southgate is a First Edition published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers on October 1, 1996. This 192-page book follows fourteen-year-old Vicki Harris, who has achieved her dream of being accepted into the summer program at the prestigious School of American Ballet in New York City. As Vicki immerses herself in the competitive world of ballet, she faces unexpected challenges, including being one of only two African-American students in the program and confronting the realities of racism.
Readers will find Vicki’s journey to be both inspiring and complex as she navigates her passion for dance alongside the difficulties of her environment. The story explores themes of identity and resilience, particularly as Vicki’s interactions with Michael from Harlem challenge her perceptions of her dreams and the world around her. This narrative offers insights into the experiences of young dancers and the impact of societal issues, making it a thoughtful addition to children’s fiction.
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Fourteen-year-old Vicki Harris’s dream has come true. She has been accepted into the summer program at New York City’s prestigious School of American Ballet. It will be hard work and highly competitive, but Vicki feels ready. She is totally committed to dancing.
Vicki isn’t prepared to be one of only two African-American students in the program. Nor is she expecting the racism she finds within the school. And Michael, from Harlem, takes Vicki completely by surprise. He shakes up her dream world–where Baryshnikov is her idol, her parents never really got divorced, and every pirouette is perfect–and shows her that the real world is bigger than a stage.
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