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K-3
Illustrated by
James E. Ransome.
Charting the life and career of dancer Robert Battle, current artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, this especially thorough account relates its subject's childhood inspirations and the intense training required by the art. In the "tradition" of depicting dance with pastels, Ransome's art adds heart and vibrancy to the narrative. A foreword by Robert Battle is included. Reading list, website. Bib.