Sparkling Steps
Sparkling Steps
“He spotted the piano and scampered straight over and curled up beneath it. Although Flame was invisible, Olivia couldn’t help thinking that someone would notice the tiny, blue-gray kitten. But, after a while, when no one did, she gradually relaxed.
Olivia saw that Miss Frances was coaching Tamsin. “Concentrate! Keep your legs tight and don’t sway backward, Tamsin. Think of an imaginary line from the top of your head down to your toe.”
Olivia stood and watched as Tamsin lifted one arm and leg in... the melting, flowing movements of battement fondu. She was impressed. Tamsin was poised and elegant and could lift her pointed toe above the second barre.
“What are you staring at? Didn’t they do real dancing where you come from, Beanpole?” Lucy hissed in Olivia’s ear.
Mariko snickered. “They probably still wear clogs!”
Feeling much braver, now that she had Flame for a friend, Olivia gave the mean girls a fierce look. “I’ve never worn clogs. But I wish I was wearing them right now!”MoreLess
Olivia saw that Miss Frances was coaching Tamsin. “Concentrate! Keep your legs tight and don’t sway backward, Tamsin. Think of an imaginary line from the top of your head down to your toe.”
Olivia stood and watched as Tamsin lifted one arm and leg in... the melting, flowing movements of battement fondu. She was impressed. Tamsin was poised and elegant and could lift her pointed toe above the second barre.
“What are you staring at? Didn’t they do real dancing where you come from, Beanpole?” Lucy hissed in Olivia’s ear.
Mariko snickered. “They probably still wear clogs!”
Feeling much braver, now that she had Flame for a friend, Olivia gave the mean girls a fierce look. “I’ve never worn clogs. But I wish I was wearing them right now!”MoreLess
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