Praise for the digital edition &;A revealing book about the grueling&;and glamorous&;world of ballet.&;&;New York Daily News&;Chock-full of tips and advice for aspiring dancers and their parents, and includes a personal account of the ballerina&;s rocky journey to fame.&;&;Brooklyn Downtown Star&;Entertaining, realistic, and practical&;that big sister that you&;d like to have beside you.&;&;Ballet News&;A must for the aspiring ballet dancer.&;&;Tammy Lechner, publisher, The Dance SeriesOriginally released in e-book format only, Jennifer Kronenberg&;s inspiring how-to guide offers a wide range of pointers for success, starting with the basics: selecting a school, auditioning, sewing your pointe shoes' ribbons, and choosing what to wear. She also covers topics not usually taught in dance classes: backstage etiquette, emotional well-being, handling criticism, and eating for optimal energy. Best of all, this enhanced print edition features QR codes that can be scanned with a smartphone, taking you to a companion website full of bonus videos. Watch Kronenberg demonstrate how to arrange your hair for the stage, properly prepare pointe shoes, and apply stage makeup. You&;ll get the head start you need to prepare for the highly competitive, often unforgiving, ultimately rewarding world of ballet.Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg, a native of Queens, New York, studied at the renowned School of American Ballet. She joined Miami City Ballet in 1994 and has been a principal dancer with the company since 2001. She has conducted Master Classes for Ballet Chicago, NOCCA, Ballet de Monterrey, and has taught as a faculty member at the Miami City Ballet School Summer Intensive since 2005. Read Less