Audition

In the intense world of professional ballet, high school junior Sara finds herself on a path paved with sacrifice and passion.

“Stasia Ward Kehoe’s sinuous verse compellingly weaves this story of high-level dance, scandalous, romance, and personal sacrifice. A fine debut!”—Ellen Hopkins, New York Times bestselling author of Crank

When high school junior Sara is offered a scholarship with the prestigious Jersey Ballet, there’s no way she can turn down the opportunity of a lifetime. But to accept it, she must leave her family and friends for a strange city. Suddenly, she’s thrust into a life of endless ballet classes and rehearsals, of juggling schoolwork with hours in the studio, of constantly being critiqued, corrected, and judged.

Overwhelmed and lonely, Sara connects with Remington, a brilliant up-and-coming choreographer. Though he’s too old for her, sparking scandal at the studio, Sara is thrilled to become Rem’s muse. But as the secrets pile up and Rem’s innovative dances start to attract wider attention, Sara wonders whose dreams she’s making come true.