Written by a former ballerina (now an author of adult books writing her first one for children), the book is about Sophie, a swan that wants to be a ballerina. No new /5. · Allegra Kent with her Children's Book, "Ballerina Swan" “Ballerina Swan”—a minute show currently being performed by Making Books Sing—is based on the children’s novel of the same name written by former New York City Ballet prima ballerina, Allegra Kent. The book and the show tell the story of Sophie, a Central Park swan with dreams of joining the cast of “Swan Lake.”Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. Allegra Kent, one of the New York City Ballet's most celebrated ballerinas, danced many roles created for her by George Balanchine, as well as the role of Odette in Swan Lake, She lives in New York City/5(16).
by Allegra Kent illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully ‧ RELEASE DATE: Ap A beautiful swan realizes her dream of dancing when cast in Swan Lake. Sophie is a city swan who watches children in a ballet studio with great longing. Such bewilderments are the subject of a new children's book, "Ballerina Swan," by the former New York City Ballet dancer Allegra Kent. Though she was a very accomplished technician, Kent had. Meet-the-Author Recording with Allegra Kent about Ballerina Swan. Created by TeachingBooks. Listen to the Recording () Share. Audio Name Pronunciation with Emily Arnold McCully. Created by TeachingBooks. Listen to the Audio () Share. Audio Name Pronunciation with Allegra Kent.
Currently a teacher at Barnard College, Allegra is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including her autobiography, Once a Dancer and her first book for children, Ballerina Swan. She is the recipient of a Dance Magazine Award, and she has written for Dance, Vogue, and other publications. She lives in New York City. www.doorway.ru dancer, author, and teacher, Allegra Kent is one of the New York City Ballet's most celebrated baller. Written by a former ballerina (now an author of adult books writing her first one for children), the book is about Sophie, a swan that wants to be a ballerina. No new ground is broken here, and some loose strings.
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