![]() Clare's grandfather says she is already a great dancer, but does she really have what it takes to make it into the company? And if not, then what?Told through passionate and affecting poems in Clare's own voice, On Pointe soars with emotion as it explores what it means to reach for a dream - and the way that dreams can change as quickly and suddenly as do our lives. Thank you for signing up, fellow book lover Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. All from 0.99 New Books from 10.50 Used Books from 0.99 Rare Books from 17.99 eBook from 7. Talent, dedication, body shape, size - everything will influence the outcome. Told through passionate and affecting poems in the voice of a young ballet dancer, this novel soars with emotion as it explores what it means to reach a dream-and the way that dreams can change as quickly and suddenly as lives do. And now, with the audition for City Ballet Company right around the corner, the dream feels so close.But what if the dream doesn't come true? The competition for the sixteen spots in the company is fierce, and many won't make it. For ten long years Clare has been taking ballet lessons, watching what she eats, giving up friends and a social life, and practicing until her feet bleed - all for the sake of that dream. ![]() ![]() ![]() Our feet slipinto satin shoeswith stiff shanks,hard boxing,tight elastic,and slippery ribbonsthat wrap and endin hard knots.The frayed edgesare crammedout of sight.We stand.A row of bound feetrisesto its toes.For as long as she can remember, Clare and her family have had a dream: Someday Clare will be a dancer in City Ballet Company. ![]()
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