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Highlights
- Go backstage with beloved prima ballerina Tiler Peck as she speaks to young dancers everywhere in this delightful and inspiring ballet book for children.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.12" x 5.37" Hardcover
- 192 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Performing Arts
Description
Book Synopsis
Go backstage with beloved prima ballerina Tiler Peck as she speaks to young dancers everywhere in this delightful and inspiring ballet book for children. Filled with practical advice, how-tos, insider tips, and lots of love, XO Ballerina Big Sis shares Tiler Peck's insights and hard-won knowledge about everything you want to know about ballet. Learn how to properly prepare for class, handle new roles, prep your toe shoes, control stage fright, deal with injuries, manage competition, and stay positive and focused - all delivered with Tiler's personal touch, humor, and big heart. An inspirational, must-own ballet book for kids and tweens:- Features advice for aspiring ballet dancers from Tiler Peck - the internationally acclaimed Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet
- Tiler's uplifting and supportive manner will inspire young dancers who need a 'ballet big sister', with advice on difficult topics like puberty and nutrition, alongside encouragement and pro tips
- A wonderful dance book for girls 8-12, and a great gift for kids with an interest in performance, theater, drama, and music
This is an essential handbook for budding ballerinas (and their dance moms and dads!), beautifully organized and illustrated to answer all your questions about ballet's challenges and rewards. From the best ballet big sis ever, XO Ballerina Big Sis is written by a dance luminary who is widely recognized as one of the top ballerinas of our time. With her first non-fiction book, her insights are available to everyone!
About the Author
Tiler Peck was born in Bakersfield, California. She began her dance training at the age of two at her mother's dance studio. At the age of 12, Tiler entered the School of American Ballet, the official school of New York City Ballet. In February 2005 she joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet and was promoted to soloist in December 2006. In October 2009, she was promoted again to principal dancer. Peck danced at the Kennedy Honors ceremony twice, in 2012 and 2014, performing in front of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. She was the main focus of the 2018 documentary movie Ballet Now, which was shown at the 2018 Seattle International Film Festival.Dimensions (Overall): 8.12 Inches (H) x 5.37 Inches (W) x .86 Inches (D)
Weight: .81 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Performing Arts
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Theme: Dance
Format: Hardcover
Author: Tiler Peck
Language: English
Street Date: October 21, 2025
TCIN: 1003297114
UPC: 9780593969090
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-3468
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.86 inches length x 5.37 inches width x 8.12 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.81 pounds
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