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Praise for the digital edition "A revealing book about the grueling - and glamorous - world of ballet." - New York Daily News"Chock-full of tips and advice for aspiring dancers and their parents, and includes a personal account of the ballerina's rocky journey to fame." - Brooklyn Downtown Star"Entertaining, realistic, and practical - that big sister that you'd like to have beside you." - Ballet News"A must for the aspiring ballet dancer." - Tammy Lechner, publisher, The Dance SeriesOriginally released in e-book format only, Jennifer Kronenberg's inspiring how-to guide offers a wide range of pointers for success, starting with the basics: selecting a school, auditioning, sewing your pointe shoes' ribbons, and choosing what to wear.