Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina
Misty Copeland
ISBN 10: 1476737983 ISBN 13: 9781476737980
Verlag: Touchstone, 2014
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Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. Imagine a ballerina in a tutu and toe shoes. As the only African American soloist with the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has made history. Yet, when she first approached the barre at a community center, few expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a groundbreaking ballerina. Living in a shabby motel with her five siblings, Misty discovered ballet and quickly showcased her talent, dancing en pointe within three months and performing professionally in just over a year--a remarkable achievement for any classical dancer. Caught between the comfort of ballet and the harsh realities of her life, including a highly publicized custody battle, she had to embrace her identity and dreams, finding the courage to stand out. With a unique insider perspective, Misty offers a glimpse into the life of a professional ballerina, from her first auditions to her iconic roles in beloved ballets. This beautifully written memoir not only chronicles her journey but also reveals the desire and determination that turned her dreams into reality. Life in Motion is a story of passion and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 660a92b0-da76-4615-a6c6-f750d571801c
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A bestselling and prize-winning memoir by African-American ballerina Misty Copeland, Life in Motion is the vividly told story of her journey to the world-class American Ballet Theatre—and delves into the harrowing family conflicts that nearly drove her away from ballet as a thirteen-year-old prodigy.
Determination meets dance in this New York Times bestselling memoir by the history-making ballerina Misty Copeland, recounting the story of her journey to become the first African-American principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. When she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, underprivileged, and anxious thirteen-year-old to become one of America’s most groundbreaking dancers . A true prodigy, she was attempting in months roles that take most dancers years to master. But when Misty became caught between the control and comfort she found in the world of ballet and the harsh realities of her own life, she had to choose to embrace both her identity and her dreams, and find the courage to be one of a kind.
With an insider’s passion, Misty opens a window into the life of an artist who lives life center stage, from behind the scenes at her first classes to her triumphant roles in some of the world’s most iconic ballets. A sensational memoir as “sensitive” and “clear-eyed” (The Washington Post) as her dancing, Life in Motion is a story of passion, identity and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.
Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Misty Copeland made history by becoming the third African-American ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre, the first in decades. A recipient of the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship in the Arts and an inductee into the Boys and Girls Club Alumni Hall of Fame, she currently lives in New York City. Visit her online at MistyCopeland.com.
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Titel: Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina
Verlag: Touchstone
Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: As New