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Angelina is too sick to dance well during the tryouts for the lead in the "Princess of Mouseland" ballet, but when the leading ballerina sprains her foot, Angelina is ready to prove she is still the best dancer of all.

"It's almost time for the spring recital! But when Miss Lilly sprains her ankle, Angelina Ballerina is asked to be the choreographer, which means giving up the lead role in the recital.

Presents the personal experiences and professional achievements of the black dancer, choreographer, and founder of the Dunham Dance Company.

Sylvie and her older sister dance their way through make-believe adventures that include princesses, fairy queens, swans, and ducklings.

A photo-biography of the American dancer, teacher, and choreographer who was born in Pittsburgh in 1895 and who became a leading figure in the world of modern dance.

Tells the true story of Zhongmei Lei, an eleven-year-old girl in 1977 who won one of twelve spots at the prestigious Beijing Dance Academy, and whose determination to remain in the school impressed teachers and students alike; and discusses how Zhongmei, whose name means Faithful Plum, went on to form her own dance company which debuted in New York when she was in her late twenties.

Defines dance terms and explores training and career options for dancers.

Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the African American experience.

Illustrations and simple but illustrative text follow a dance troupe as they prepare for a performance.

An account of the life of Norma Miller, discussing her childhood growing up in a home behind New York City's Savoy Ballroom during the Harlem Renaissance, and her rise to fame as one of the original performers of the Lindy Hop.

Rhyming text and illustrations describe the dancing of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, one of the most famous tap dancers of all time.

Presents the training and dedication necessary to be a dancer by describing the life of a modern dancer.

"When the Dance Class decides to adapt "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" into a ballet for the Annual Day of the Dance Festival, things get complicated quickly.

Biography of the African-American singer and dancer who achieved fame in Paris in the 1920s and was awarded the French Legion of Honor for her work during World War II.

Examines the life and career of the young tap dancer who speaks with his feet and who choreographed the Tony Award-winning Broadway show "Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk.