Ballet and Book Fun at Barnes & Noble

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A perfect day of ballet fun for the budding dancers and story lovers in your family will be held on Sunday, January 3rd at 12 noon, 1 pm and 2 pm when the New Hampshire School of Ballet brings its ballerinas to perform and read at the Manchester, Barnes & Noble. The book is Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig and after the reading, the ballet will a full range of dance activities, including mini dance lessons and demonstrations. As an added treat, the book's author, David Ira Rottenberg, will be on hand to sign copies.

A perfect day of ballet fun for the budding dancers and story lovers in your family will be held on Sunday, January 3rd at 12 noon, 1 pm and 2 pm when the New Hampshire School of Ballet under the leadership of Jennifer Beauvais-Rienert brings its ballerinas to perform and read at the Manchester, Barnes & Noble. Inspired by a new ballet picture book, Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig, the New Hampshire School of Ballet will present in store a full range of dance activities, including mini dance lessons and demonstrations. As an added treat, a dancer will read the children’s story, Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig and the author, David Ira Rottenberg, will be on hand to answer questions and sign copies.

Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig tells the tale of two friends, Gwendolyn and Omar, who have big dreams. Gwendolyn longs to dance ballet, and Omar wants to join the football team. There is just one problem— they’re both pigs! For any adult or child who wishes to see and learn about ballet, as well as meet real ballerinas and a children story author, it is only necessary to come to the Manchester Barnes & Noble. Be sure to bring your cameras!

Barnes & Noble is hosting the event and donating to the New Hampshire School of Ballet a percentage of every sale made by customers with special Book Fair vouchers. Vouchers are available at the New Hampshire School of Ballet website www.nhschoolofballet.com

For more information on this free Barnes & Noble event contact: the New Hampshire School of Ballet K-Mart Plaza, 1271 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, NH 03106, (603) 668-5330.

When: Sunday, January 3rd at 12 noon, 1 pm and 2 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 1741 South Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103, 603-668-5557