In the quaint town where dreams often remain dreams, young Isabella's passion for ballet ignites a journey of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery. "En Pointe: Ballet and Beyond" delves deep into the demanding world of classical ballet, shedding light on the physical and emotional tolls it exacts from its most dedicated dancers.
Isabella, a prodigious talent guided by her former ballet dancer mother and stern instructor Madame Dupont, is determined to ascend the stages of the world. Her path is not without obstacles: a punishing regimen, a society that often doesn't understand her commitment, and a whirlwind romance with a fellow dancer, Alex. The two share a fiery connection, but can love coexist with the relentless pursuit of artistic perfection?
As Isabella confronts body image issues, battles bullies, and grapples with the balance of love and art, readers are granted an intimate view into the world behind the curtain. This story beautifully illustrates the juxtaposition of the delicate grace of ballet with the steel-like resilience required of its practitioners.
"En Pointe: Ballet and Beyond" is a captivating tale of ambition, love, and the enduring spirit of a dancer. Dive into a world where each pirouette comes with its challenges and each leap is a leap of faith. Through Isabella's eyes, witness the transformative power of dance and the lengths one will go to follow their heart's truest calling.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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