My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey

Author:	Cline-Ransome, Lesa Ransome, James E. (Ilt) Battle, Robert (Foreword by)
Binding:	Hardcover
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ISBN:	9781481422215
Publisher:	Simon and Schuster
Language:	English
Page Count:	48
Publication Date:	10/27/2015
Size:	11.00" l x 9.00" w x 0.40
Series:	N/A

Category	Subject
Children Nonfiction	Biography & Autobiography
Children Nonfiction	Performing Arts

When Robert Battle was a boy wearing leg braces, he never dreamed he’d study at Juilliard. Though most dancers begin training at an early age, it wasn’t until Robert was a teenager that his appreciation for movement - first from martial arts, then for ballet - became his passion. But support from his family and teachers paired with his desire and determination made it possible for Robert to excel. After years of hard work, the young man who was so inspired by a performance of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations became the artistic director of the very company that motivated him. Today, under Robert’s leadership, Alvin Ailey continues to represent the African American spirit through dance.

Featuring illustrations brimming with vibrant color and swirling motion, this biographical picture book from husband-and-wife team James Ransome and Lisa Cline-Ransome includes a foreword from Robert Battle himself as well as a bibliography, suggested further reading, and an author’s note.