Bunheads - Meet Author Sophie Flack
Meet author Sophie Flack as she discusses her new book, Bunheads, and give us a behind-the-scenes look at life as a real ballerina! Monday starts our 14 Days of Bunheads, Book Divas' celebration for the release of the book. We'll be sharing Sophie's favorite ballet moves, an inside look at the book, and a giveaway so stay tuned!
Question for the Community:
- Have you ever had to make a decision about choosing between "becoming the best" at something or having a balanced life?
Tell us about your experience below! You comment qualifies you to enter the BUNHEADS giveaway! Be sure to login first to see the Comment section then go to the Contest page to fill out the form to complete your entry!
Comments
leahmessina
Oct 16 2011 - 8:32pm
To enter the BUNHEADS contest be sure to watch the video then post a comment - let us know what you thought about the video, the book, ballet - anything that the video made you think of. Then to complete your entry, fill out the form on the contest page. Good Luck!
jpetroroy
Oct 17 2011 - 8:18am
It must have taken such strength for her to confront her past and write this book.
Hurdler4eva
Oct 17 2011 - 8:29am
Wow, I love memoirs like this and this reminds me just a little bit of Black Swan, a movie I adored.
sammyz1
Oct 17 2011 - 9:37am
This sounds like it's going to be a heart warming story.
Life as you know it is perfect, somebody comes along and shows you how wrong you are. The battle within on whether to pursue new dreams comes into play.
I've never read a book about ballet before...not a dance art I was really interested in before. This sounds good though.
sovaysultana
Oct 17 2011 - 1:53pm
I can’t believe someone beat me to this!! I am a Ballet student at BSA in MD and as I’m also an English Major, I always thought I’d be the first one to write a book about the nitty-gritty life of dancers. I applaud Sophie Flack in her achievement and I’m really looking forward to see how realistically she portrays the dance world. I believe this book to be one of a kind, because the whole ballet world, besides what you see on stage, is jealously hidden from the real world. Our privacy is so fundamental, precisely because we have so little. Recitals, promotions, auditions, it’s a neverending cycle. Yet we cope, we adapt, and we learn to eventually, EMBRACE our busy lifestyle, and feel evermore fulfilled because of it. I commend you, Sophie, for opening the eyes of people to the reality of ballet, the beauty AND the beast aspects of it, and I am honestly looking foward to reading your debut novel(: Cheers!
GallagherGirl25
Oct 17 2011 - 2:55pm
This seems like a totally awesome story. The life of a dancer is one to dream about on rainy days, isn't it? The excerpt sounded really well-written. I'm pretty excited for this now.
The Illusionist
Oct 17 2011 - 10:51pm
I love ballet and I'm very excited to read a novel about it from someone who's been there and experienced it, as well as someone who has studied writing and literature. I'm especially interested in her comment about the dressing room as a setting because I remember it from my days as a dancer as this in-between space; you've already left the real world so to speak, but you haven't quite arrived at the stage yet. There is so much anticipation for the performance and what is about to come, and of course the people that you will share it with.
sovaysultana
Oct 18 2011 - 8:42am
I can’t believe someone beat me to this!! I am a Ballet student at BSA in MD and as I’m also an English Major, I always thought I’d be the first one to write a book about the nitty-gritty life of dancers. I applaud Sophie Flack in her achievement and I’m really looking forward to see how realistically she portrays the dance world. I believe this book to be one of a kind, because the whole ballet world, besides what you see on stage, is jealously hidden from the real world. Our privacy is so fundamental, precisely because we have so little. Recitals, promotions, auditions, it’s a neverending cycle. Yet we cope, we adapt, and we learn to eventually, EMBRACE our busy lifestyle, and feel evermore fulfilled because of it. I commend you, Sophie, for opening the eyes of people to the reality of ballet, the beauty AND the beast aspects of it, and I am honestly looking foward to reading your debut novel(: Cheers!
librolover
Oct 18 2011 - 10:14am
I am so excited to read this book! I have always loved ballet, even though I only did it from age 3 to 5. I always wonder what my life would have been like if I had kept up with it. I hope that Hannah can find balance in her life and won't have to give up something that she loves.
mrsheisefpms
Oct 18 2011 - 6:01pm
That was such a great video to learn a little more about the background of the author. I loved being able to see photos and images of the author's experience in dance herself. Can't wait to read this one and share it with my dancer students.
MadBooks
Oct 18 2011 - 7:55pm
I think this would be so interesting to read. I've always wanted to know what a ballet dancer's life is like.
Vishakha Sharma
Oct 20 2011 - 11:00am
I think this will be an exciting book to read. A ballet dancer's life, the emotions she goes through, the story, everything ! I can't wait to read it.
sandym204
Oct 21 2011 - 12:45pm
I have never had to choose between life and love and career which I also loved. That must be hard to be that committed to dance. Can't wait to read this book.
tavaresden
Oct 22 2011 - 7:01pm
The video is awesome. It made me think about how hard ballet must be and also how deceptive. If you look at ballet dancers and how graceful and stunning they are, it's easy to forget the hardship that they must have gone through to make such a beautiful show.
bambookat
Oct 24 2011 - 2:33am
The trailer was awesome! I am very excited to read this book and also to know more about the life and experiences of ballet dancers.
rainbow brite
Oct 27 2011 - 5:26am
It would be interesting to read about the lives of ballet dancers, their hopes and dreams etc. Can't wait to read this book!
creamychoco1234
Oct 28 2011 - 3:43am
This book is definitely worth anticipating~
After watching the trailer, it makes me want to know more about the live as a ballet dancer and the link to bunheads!
Really make me ponder if becoming the best is more important or a balanced life...
MareR88
Oct 30 2011 - 10:05pm
This book sounds so unique. It is definately not the typical novel you see now-a-days. Looks like it will be a good one! Cant wait to read about the love interest too lol
kassie_87
Oct 31 2011 - 12:58pm
The trailer definitely makes me excited for the book. The story is truly one that is personal and close to the author, which in my opinion always makes for a good read.
lisagwray
Nov 16 2011 - 8:06am
This is a great author interview! I recently read VARIOUS POSITIONS by Martha Schabas and am now very interested in checking out other ballet inspired works of fiction. I've never heard the term 'bunhead' before and am intrigued to pick up this novel.
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Feb 21 2013 - 8:03pm
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PC portable
May 17 2013 - 6:02am
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