Tag: books

Vanessa Torres The Turning Pointe

Next on Your Reading List: “The Turning Pointe”

Looking for a gripping read between competition rehearsals? If you like family drama, fierce competition and out-of-the-box characters (as in, the stereotypical cutthroat ballet master is actually the main character’s father…yikes!), you may want to pick up debut author Vanessa Torres’ The Turning Pointe, which hits bookshelves February 22. Not to be confused with Turning […]

The Dancer's Reading List: 8 Books You'll Love

There’s nothing like spending a Saturday afternoon curled up with a cup of tea and a good book. And at Dance Spirit, we’re here to put a dance twist on any activity. So, naturally, we’ve put together a list of eight books we think dancers will love. Whether giving you a glimpse into the lives […]

From the Stage to the Page

Last February, Tim Federle’s debut novel, Better Nate Than Ever, hit bookstores. The Dance Spirit editors were charmed by Federle’s witty, authentic tale of an awkward small-town boy who dreams of making it on Broadway. And it’s no wonder Federle’s protagonist, Nate, was so relatable: Just like Nate, Federle moved to NYC to pursue a […]