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A fast-paced, dark, yet fun novel that gives an authentic inside look at the ballet world through the lives of two competitive prima ballerina sistersSet in New York, and centered around a major company similar to the New York City Ballet, this is the story of two talented sisters from Michigan, Gwen and Kate, and what their life is like when they come to the city and are accepted into the ultimate company. It is also a noirish tale about the quest for perfection and the toll such demands can take on young ballerinas. Narrated by Kate in a voice that is smart, funny, and sarcastic, with fascinating details about backstage life, the ballets themselves, and things such as partnering, we watch Gwen and Kate begin to unravel.
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"Witty, sharp and exhilarating. . . . A tale of sibling rivalry, youthful ambition and dreams lost and found." --Susan Fales-Hill, author of "One Flight Up "
"With its universal themes of ambition and competition, sisterhood and sacrifice, it will appeal to bad dancers as well as balletomanes--an addictive, readable delight." --Caroline Weber, author of "Queen of Fashion "
"Playful and smart, Meg Howrey's fresh voice unveils an eye opening tale about the secretive and obsessive world of ballet." --Amanda Foreman, author of "A World on Fire"
""The Cranes Dance" holds the door open to the candy store--the sacrosanct world of ballet--and I couldn't be happier for the privilege. It's fresh and often hilarious, sharp and adroit. Finding out who's behind that stage curtain, "really" behind the curtain, makes for utterly engaging reading. I love this novel!" --Amanda Boyden, author of "Pretty Little Dirty "
"Howrey's engaging new novel exposes the competitive world of professional ballet through Kate Crane, a charmingly sarcastic ballerina at a crossroads. . . . Kate is an ideal guide to an unfamiliar world, from her irreverent explanations of her ballets (Howrey was a professional dancer) to her relatable self-doubt and honesty. Her revelations about family, talent, and what makes us special create a thought-provoking and entertaining read." --"Publishers Weekly "
"Witty, sharp and exhilarating. . . . A tale of sibling rivalry, youthful ambition and dreams lost and found." --Susan Fales-Hill, author of "One Flight Up "
"With its universal themes of ambition and competition, sisterhood and sacrifice, it will appeal to bad dancers as well as balletomanes--an addictive, readable delight." --Caroline Weber, author of "Queen of Fashion "
"Playful and smart, Meg Howrey's fresh voice unveils an eye opening tale about the secretive and obsessive world of ballet." --Amanda Foreman, author of "A World on Fire"
A page-turning narrative Howrey captures the intricacies of an ambitious and thwarted ballerina dealing with the weight of her younger sister s success in the same field.
Vogue.com
An engrossing novel about the cutthroat world of New York City ballet, without the hallucinations The Cranes Dance is an addictive, absorbing take on competition and sisterhood. B+
Entertainment Weekly (Must List, 5/18)
"The Cranes Dance holds the door open to the candy store the sacrosanct world of ballet and I couldn t be happier for the privilege. It s fresh and often hilarious, sharp and adroit. Finding out who s behind that stage curtain, really behind the curtain, makes for utterly engaging reading. I love this novel!" Amanda Boyden, author of Pretty Little Dirty
Howrey s engaging new novel exposes the competitive world of professional ballet through Kate Crane, a charmingly sarcastic ballerina at a crossroads. . . . Kate is an ideal guide to an unfamiliar world, from her irreverent explanations of her ballets (Howrey was a professional dancer) to her relatable self-doubt and honesty. Her revelations about family, talent, and what makes us special create a thought-provoking and entertaining read. Publishers Weekly
Witty, sharp and exhilarating. . . . A tale of sibling rivalry, youthful ambition and dreams lost and found. Susan Fales-Hill, author of One Flight Up
With its universal themes of ambition and competition, sisterhood and sacrifice, it will appeal to bad dancers as well as balletomanes an addictive, readable delight. Caroline Weber, author of Queen of Fashion
Playful and smart, Meg Howrey s fresh voice unveils an eye opening tale about the secretive and obsessive world of ballet. Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire"
"A page-turning narrative...Howrey captures the intricacies of an ambitious and thwarted ballerina dealing with the weight of her younger sister's success in the same field."
--Vogue.com
"An engrossing novel about the cutthroat world of New York City ballet, without the hallucinations...The Cranes Dance is an addictive, absorbing take on competition and sisterhood. B+"
--Entertainment Weekly (Must List, 5/18) "The Cranes Dance holds the door open to the candy store--the sacrosanct world of ballet--and I couldn't be happier for the privilege. It's fresh and often hilarious, sharp and adroit. Finding out who's behind that stage curtain, really behind the curtain, makes for utterly engaging reading. I love this novel!" --Amanda Boyden, author of Pretty Little Dirty "Howrey's engaging new novel exposes the competitive world of professional ballet through Kate Crane, a charmingly sarcastic ballerina at a crossroads. . . . Kate is an ideal guide to an unfamiliar world, from her irreverent explanations of her ballets (Howrey was a professional dancer) to her relatable self-doubt and honesty. Her revelations about family, talent, and what makes us special create a thought-provoking and entertaining read." --Publishers Weekly "Witty, sharp and exhilarating. . . . A tale of sibling rivalry, youthful ambition and dreams lost and found." --Susan Fales-Hill, author of One Flight Up "With its universal themes of ambition and competition, sisterhood and sacrifice, it will appeal to bad dancers as well as balletomanes--an addictive, readable delight." --Caroline Weber, author of Queen of Fashion "Playful and smart, Meg Howrey's fresh voice unveils an eye opening tale about the secretive and obsessive world of ballet." --Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire
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"With its universal themes of ambition and competition, sisterhood and sacrifice, it will appeal to bad dancers as well as balletomanes--an addictive, readable delight." --Caroline Weber, author of "Queen of Fashion "
"Playful and smart, Meg Howrey's fresh voice unveils an eye opening tale about the secretive and obsessive world of ballet." --Amanda Foreman, author of "A World on Fire"
""The Cranes Dance" holds the door open to the candy store--the sacrosanct world of ballet--and I couldn't be happier for the privilege. It's fresh and often hilarious, sharp and adroit. Finding out who's behind that stage curtain, "really" behind the curtain, makes for utterly engaging reading. I love this novel!" --Amanda Boyden, author of "Pretty Little Dirty "
"Howrey's engaging new novel exposes the competitive world of professional ballet through Kate Crane, a charmingly sarcastic ballerina at a crossroads. . . . Kate is an ideal guide to an unfamiliar world, from her irreverent explanations of her ballets (Howrey was a professional dancer) to her relatable self-doubt and honesty. Her revelations about family, talent, and what makes us special create a thought-provoking and entertaining read." --"Publishers Weekly "
"Witty, sharp and exhilarating. . . . A tale of sibling rivalry, youthful ambition and dreams lost and found." --Susan Fales-Hill, author of "One Flight Up "
"With its universal themes of ambition and competition, sisterhood and sacrifice, it will appeal to bad dancers as well as balletomanes--an addictive, readable delight." --Caroline Weber, author of "Queen of Fashion "
"Playful and smart, Meg Howrey's fresh voice unveils an eye opening tale about the secretive and obsessive world of ballet." --Amanda Foreman, author of "A World on Fire"
A page-turning narrative Howrey captures the intricacies of an ambitious and thwarted ballerina dealing with the weight of her younger sister s success in the same field.
Vogue.com
An engrossing novel about the cutthroat world of New York City ballet, without the hallucinations The Cranes Dance is an addictive, absorbing take on competition and sisterhood. B+
Entertainment Weekly (Must List, 5/18)
"The Cranes Dance holds the door open to the candy store the sacrosanct world of ballet and I couldn t be happier for the privilege. It s fresh and often hilarious, sharp and adroit. Finding out who s behind that stage curtain, really behind the curtain, makes for utterly engaging reading. I love this novel!" Amanda Boyden, author of Pretty Little Dirty
Howrey s engaging new novel exposes the competitive world of professional ballet through Kate Crane, a charmingly sarcastic ballerina at a crossroads. . . . Kate is an ideal guide to an unfamiliar world, from her irreverent explanations of her ballets (Howrey was a professional dancer) to her relatable self-doubt and honesty. Her revelations about family, talent, and what makes us special create a thought-provoking and entertaining read. Publishers Weekly
Witty, sharp and exhilarating. . . . A tale of sibling rivalry, youthful ambition and dreams lost and found. Susan Fales-Hill, author of One Flight Up
With its universal themes of ambition and competition, sisterhood and sacrifice, it will appeal to bad dancers as well as balletomanes an addictive, readable delight. Caroline Weber, author of Queen of Fashion
Playful and smart, Meg Howrey s fresh voice unveils an eye opening tale about the secretive and obsessive world of ballet. Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire"
"A page-turning narrative...Howrey captures the intricacies of an ambitious and thwarted ballerina dealing with the weight of her younger sister's success in the same field."
--Vogue.com
"An engrossing novel about the cutthroat world of New York City ballet, without the hallucinations...The Cranes Dance is an addictive, absorbing take on competition and sisterhood. B+"
--Entertainment Weekly (Must List, 5/18) "The Cranes Dance holds the door open to the candy store--the sacrosanct world of ballet--and I couldn't be happier for the privilege. It's fresh and often hilarious, sharp and adroit. Finding out who's behind that stage curtain, really behind the curtain, makes for utterly engaging reading. I love this novel!" --Amanda Boyden, author of Pretty Little Dirty "Howrey's engaging new novel exposes the competitive world of professional ballet through Kate Crane, a charmingly sarcastic ballerina at a crossroads. . . . Kate is an ideal guide to an unfamiliar world, from her irreverent explanations of her ballets (Howrey was a professional dancer) to her relatable self-doubt and honesty. Her revelations about family, talent, and what makes us special create a thought-provoking and entertaining read." --Publishers Weekly "Witty, sharp and exhilarating. . . . A tale of sibling rivalry, youthful ambition and dreams lost and found." --Susan Fales-Hill, author of One Flight Up "With its universal themes of ambition and competition, sisterhood and sacrifice, it will appeal to bad dancers as well as balletomanes--an addictive, readable delight." --Caroline Weber, author of Queen of Fashion "Playful and smart, Meg Howrey's fresh voice unveils an eye opening tale about the secretive and obsessive world of ballet." --Amanda Foreman, author of A World on Fire
Meg Howrey was a professional dancer and actress. She currently lives in Los Angeles.
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- PublisherBlackstone Pub
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1455137901
- ISBN 13 9781455137909
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