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ballet, contemporary dance, competitiveness, friendship, diabetes, problem solving
When Mr Isaac takes over Miss Lily's dance academy for a term, Amelia, Valentina, and their friend Khalila have varying responses. Khalila and Valentina enjoy the shift to contemporary style, but aspiring ballerina Amelia feels like a fish out of water. To make matters worse, Amelia hasn't been feeling herself. After collapsing at practice, she is diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Meanwhile, Valentina is shining in the lead dance role, but struggling with feelings towards her male dance partner and worries that her immigrant, Italian family may be unable to continue paying her dance fees. The academy scholarship may be the answer, but her friend, Khalila, also wants the award. With the showcase looming, the girls must overcome the challenges of choreography and life outside the dance studio. A multi-perspective novel about friendship, family, and overcoming challenges for dance enthusiasts.
