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1) New moves
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
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Description
Gabby is taking the new contemporary dance class at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance, and she quickly bonds with Sophie, who has transferred into the Academy--but her best friends seem strangely reluctant to include Sophie in their after class fun, and soon Gabby feels torn between her new friend and her old ones whose attitude she does not understand.
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Series
Tiny pretty things volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 18
Lexile measure
HL 730L
Language
English
Description
Gigi, Bette, and June, three top students at an exclusive Manhattan ballet school, have seen their fair share of drama. Free-spirited new girl Gigi just wants to dance -- but the very act might kill her. Privileged New Yorker Bette's desire to escape the shadow of her ballet star sister brings out a dangerous edge in her. And perfectionist June needs to land a lead role this year or her controlling mother will put an end to her dancing dreams forever....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Right after dance camp ends, Lily Richter's mother announces that the family is moving to a new town. Separated from her best friend, and enrolled in a larger unfamiliar middle school, Lily struggles to adjust, troubled by the feeling that her new dance team does not really want her.
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Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
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Description
Athleticism, grace, and creativity make the greatest dancers shine. Women in Dance introduces readers to some of the most influential dancers, including Misty Copeland, Martha Graham, and Yin Yue. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
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Cupcake club (Sheryl Berk) volume 11
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Kylie tells her friend Lexi that she wishes she had someone to go to the dance with, a secret admirer begins to leave notes and gifts in her locker.
7) Dancing solo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
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Description
Sarah knows that she is the best dancer in her class, and she is eager to show off at the upcoming recital--but when a new move proves unexpectedly difficult and she has to ask for help, her confidence is shaken.
8) On pointe
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
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Description
After years of ballet Jada feels she is ready to go "on pointe," but the whole process is a lot more complicated then she ever realized: from being measured and fitted for the shoes, to tying the laces correctly she still has a lot to learn, and that is before she actually tries to walk in pointe shoes, which seems to uses muscles she was barely aware of--for the first time Jada finds that ballet hurts.
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Magic ballerina volume 14
Language
English
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Description
In Enchantia, Holly discovers a carousel of magic creatures trapped on the ride by the Wicked Fairy. There's just one more she wants to capture. Can Holly and the White Cat warn the Silver Unicorn, before it's too late?
10) Ballet bullies
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Description
Marissa has always loved dancing, but lately, she feels clumsy and awkward when she dances, and she feels bigger and taller than the other girls. She doesn't even bother trying out for the Rose Fairy ballet, but someone else thinks Marissa has what it takes to play the Rose Fairy.
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Cheetah girls volume 11
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Description
After living most of her life in foster care, Dorinda knows she should be happy when her sister Tiffany is adopted by a rich family. But no matter how hard she tries, she can't help but feel jealous of Tiff's new clothes, new apartment, and fancy new keyboard. But when they start playing music together, they find they have the kind of musical connection Dorinda never thought possible. Their chemistry is so natural that Tiffany doesn't think twice...
12) Growl power
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Series
Cheetah girls volume 8
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
It's Thanksgiving, and Aquanette and Angie Walker are headed home to Houston to wow their old friends with stories of life in the Big Apple. But in between eating, laughing, and being spooked by their grandpa's funeral home, these outrageous twins have something bigger on their minds: getting the Cheetah Girls a record deal! First they have to find their way into the concert for Karma's Children, Texas superstars who have been making Angie and Aqua...
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Cheetah girls volume 10
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Description
Chanel has never written a song before, and she's overjoyed when her first effort, "It's Raining Benjamins," proves a hit for the Cheetah Girls. But when another group accuses her of stealing lyrics, Chanel admits that not all the words were her own. Broken-hearted and ashamed, Chanel is so low that she's considering taking up ballet, which could mean giving up on the Cheetah Girls-for good! American Ballet Theatre is recruiting junior dancers, and...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In the sixth entry in the New York Times–bestselling series, two best friends learn about ballet, promises, and how to be a squid.
Finally! After months of begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want . . . well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not cover karate chops and roundhouse kicks. The girls have no interest in learning how to dance gracefully, but...
Finally! After months of begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want . . . well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not cover karate chops and roundhouse kicks. The girls have no interest in learning how to dance gracefully, but...
15) Dorinda's Secret
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Series
Cheetah girls volume 7
Language
English
Description
In this latest book of a contemporary series for black teens, featuring a five-member singing group, Dorinda tries to hide the fact that her sister is white, which presents a problem when her sister decides to show up at the Cheetah Girls' concert.
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Cheetah girls volume 5
Language
English
Description
The hip, contemporary paperback series for black girls continues, featuring a singing group of five feisty teens.
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Series
Cheetah girls volume 6
Language
English
Description
Now that the record company is going to give the Cheetah Girls a test single deal, Chanel and Galleria duke it out for control of the group. At last they compromise and write a new song together, "It's Raining Benjamins."
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Series
Cheetah girls volume 12
Language
English
Description
Whether they're backstage at a Mariah Carey concert or on stage at a Houston rodeo, the Cheetah Girl twins Angie and Aqua know how to have fun. But since their father started dating the high priestess Abala Shaballa-yes, that's really her name!-there's one place the fun never starts: their apartment. Abala talks like she's from outer space, decorates like she's designing a haunted house, and has their dad on an all-herbal diet that's turned him as...
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Cheetah girls volume 9
Language
English
Description
It's the dead of winter, but Galleria and her Cheetah sisters aren't feeling the chill. They're in sunny Houston, where they just played the biggest show of their lives, and are feeling closer than ever to the record deal that will make them famous. But just because this concert is over doesn't mean the Cheetahs are ready to pack up and head home. There's a rodeo in town, and Galleria is gonna get the Cheetah Girls up on stage-if she has to rope a...
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Series
Language
English
Description
After what seems like forever, the Cheetah Girls are finally on their way into the recording studio to put together a demo tape with the help of superfamous producer Mouse Almighty. All sorts of things have held them up, from puppies and plagiarism to broken bones and social services, but now they finally have a recording date. There's just one problem: Angie and Aqua aren't going to be there! The twins' smooth vocals are the foundation of every Cheetah...
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