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About Michaela DePrince

Michaela DePrince was born in 1995 in Sierra Leone. After the deaths of her parents, she moved to an orphanage from which she was adopted and taken to the US in 1999. Elaine DePrince, her new mother, noticed Michaela's obsession with ballet and allowed her to begin lessons. Michaela is now a professional ballerina, who danced principal with The Dance Theatre of Harlem, in guest principal roles in South Africa and the Netherlands. She now dances with the Dutch National Ballet.

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World Ballet Day

Amazing!!! Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince. Published by Faber & Faber.

27 days ago

World Smile Day

This book is sure to make you smile! Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince, published by Faber & Faber.

1 month ago

Happiness Happens Month

August is Happiness Happens Month! Loving Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince and Ella Okstad from Faber & Faber.

3 months ago

Camera Day

Take a piture or just look at one ... Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince from Faber & Faber

4 months ago

Summer Solstice - Longest Day of the Year

Tomorrow is the longest day of the year. Read about time in Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince from Faber & Faber

5 months ago

Eat Your Vegetables Day

Vegetables might be your worst nightmare or in your favourite dreams. Read Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince from Faber & Faber (it’s all about dreams)

5 months ago

International Day of Families

A family read...Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince from Faber & Faber 

6 months ago

Could there be a better time?

Could there be a better time to read Ballerina Dreams by Michaela DePrince. Published by Faber & Faber.

5 years ago

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