Sofia’s First Ballet Class

About the Book

With her new pink tutu and ballet slippers, Sofia is excited to attend her first dance class. Miss Mary teaches the budding ballerinas the correct posture, the importance of stretching first, and introduces important basic poses and first steps. Sofia is sad when the class ends because it’s so much fun!

This rhyming picture book for children shares the story of a young girl’s journey through dance, encouraging a new generation of children to always leap for their dreams.

About the Author

Sara DeGennaro was introduced to ballet at age three, accepted by the prestigious School of American Ballet at eight, and earned the privilege to perform with the school’s renowned affiliate, New York City Ballet. DeGennaro also trained internationally with the Royal Danish Ballet, Copenhagen. After a fulfilling and notable career on stage, she returned to Long Island and opened a classical dance school for young girls and boys that’s been operational more than twenty-five years.