Beyond the Dance: A Ballerina's Life

Chan Hon Goh is one of the ballet world's greatest stars. To her many roles she brings extraordinary feeling as well as technical brilliance. In Beyond the Dance: A Ballerina's Life, she tells the story of her early childhood in Communist Beijing, her family's flight to Canada, her rigorous training, and her artistic achievements, including being the first Chinese-born prima ballerina in the history of the National Ballet of Canada. This fascinating look at the life of a dancer will appeal not only to Chan Hon Goh's many admirers and to students of ballet, but also to young readers who understand what it is to pursue a dream. 

Recommended for grades 7-12. 150 pages.