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Told in alternating voices (with some TikTok posts from Elle), the novel explores:
#passion for ballet #obsessed artist #gender norms #friendship #romance
Synopsis
A story of fame, privilege, and consent – set in the world of ballet.
Tiny Pretty Things meets The Queen’s Gambit in this gripping dance world story.
Clara and Elle have left high school at age 16 to train full time at a prestigious ballet academy.
Clara has been dancing since she was three and knows exactly what she wants – a place at the National Ballet School and a career as a principal dancer. Elle, who accidentally found herself TikTok famous after a #balletfail went viral, is new to the dance world, horrified at how racist, sexist and classist it is, and thinks ballet needs to grand jeté itself into the 21st century.
Meanwhile, fellow student Ben just wants to be able to wear pointe shoes, tutus and have the choice to dance both male and female solos.
Clara thinks Elle is a show-off. Elle thinks Clara’s uptight. Both want a place in the finals at the International Grand Prix, the Olympics of ballet. When a scandal involving famous dancer Jason Manning threatens their futures, Elle and Clara must put aside their differences to confront ballet’s dark past - and demand that it do better.
About the Author
ARIANE BEESTON trained to a pre-professional level in ballet and contemporary dance, performing with the Sydney City Youth Ballet and in the English National Ballet’s Australian performances of Swan Lake. Ariane teaches ballet to pre-schoolers and adults. She is passionate about ensuring that dance training is safe, inclusive and fun. Ariane’s debut memoir Because I’m not Myself, You See, (Black Inc, 2024), recounts her experience of severe perinatal mental health issues. She is a mental health advocate and former child protection caseworker and psychologist and works for The Centre of Perinatal Excellence as Communications and Content Manager. Ariane’s Twitter and Instagram.
Publishing: Black Inc (Australia) - June 2026.
Word Count: 65,000 words.
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