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van der Linde, Laurel

So, You Want to Be a Dancer?: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Dance Industry

200 pp. | Simon/Aladdin/Beyond Words | April, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-1-58270-451-7 $19.99 | Paper ISBN 978-1-58270-450-0 $11.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4424-9929-4
(3) 4-6 Be What You Want series. Van der Linde begins with an overview of Western dance styles (emphasizing ballet) and their requirements for professional dancers. The accessible text thoroughly covers backstage logistics, the pros and cons of a dance degree, non-performing careers in the industry (such as dance critic and costumer), and second careers. Interspersed interviews and sidebars add valuable information. Extensive resources appended. Websites. Bib., glos.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher

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