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A review by aundie27
To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel by Mark Siegel, Siena Cherson Siegel
3.0
Plot
Imagine doing what you've always wanted: Becoming a Ballerina! Siena loved dancing when she was little, and when her family moved from Puerto Rico to the states, she started taking dance lessons. After getting into a ballet school, her family moved so she could attend the school. Surrounded by famous ballerinas from around the world, Siena learned how to perform despite troubles at home.
Review
It's a short read, and good for all ages.
Siena goes through her childhood and teenage life as a ballerina, then the book abruptly ends after she stops doing ballet. It was interesting at times, but also I wondered what the point of her book was. Ballet takes work? Divorce happens? Life of a youth ballerina? And what's wrong with having flat feet? That wasn't explained... I assume it affects footwork.
There was one word I was confused by, and when I googled it I couldn't find pictures or any other info. "Shamayana" is mentioned by Siena when her mom is putting one up in her room. Is it a curtain?
*The author spelled the word wrong. Should be "Shamiyana", and is an Indian ceremonial tent or awning.
Imagine doing what you've always wanted: Becoming a Ballerina! Siena loved dancing when she was little, and when her family moved from Puerto Rico to the states, she started taking dance lessons. After getting into a ballet school, her family moved so she could attend the school. Surrounded by famous ballerinas from around the world, Siena learned how to perform despite troubles at home.
Review
It's a short read, and good for all ages.
Siena goes through her childhood and teenage life as a ballerina, then the book abruptly ends after she stops doing ballet. It was interesting at times, but also I wondered what the point of her book was. Ballet takes work? Divorce happens? Life of a youth ballerina? And what's wrong with having flat feet? That wasn't explained... I assume it affects footwork.
There was one word I was confused by, and when I googled it I couldn't find pictures or any other info. "Shamayana" is mentioned by Siena when her mom is putting one up in her room. Is it a curtain?
*The author spelled the word wrong. Should be "Shamiyana", and is an Indian ceremonial tent or awning.