Books About Dance Competitions

The Best Dance Competitions Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about dance competitions? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

Dance Off

By Carolyn Keene, Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator) · Book #30 in the Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew series

Three friends try to solve a mystery involving a dance competition.

96 pages· 10,198 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 246 ratings
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Summary: Nancy Drew and her friends are thrilled to audition for 'Kids Can Dance' at River Heights Elementary. But chaos ensues as equipment fails and routines are disrupted. Is someone sabotaging the tryouts? With the famous host Bryce Brown watching, Nancy and the Clue Crew must unravel the mystery before it's too late. Can they uncover the truth and save the auditions?
Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2021

Kisses and Croissants

An American ballerina's Parisian summer is complicated by rivalry, high expectations, and unexpected romance.

320 pages· 74,030 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 22,562 ratings
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Summary: Mia Jenrow dreams of becoming a professional ballerina, inspired by her ancestor's legendary past. Her summer in Paris is meant for ballet, but rivalries and a demanding instructor challenge her resolve. Enter Louis, a charming distraction who offers more than just a tour of the city. As Mia navigates the pressures of her passion and the allure of romance, she must decide if her heart belongs to the stage or the City of Love. Will her dreams survive the summer, or will Paris change her destiny forever?
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Twist and Shout

By Debbie Dadey, Tatevik Avakyan (Illustrator) · Book #14 in the Mermaid Tales series

A mermaid's injury threatens her team's chance at victory. Can she find a way to help them win?

112 pages· 5,726 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 103 ratings
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Summary: Echo, a star dancer in the Trident Academy Tail Flippers, faces a crisis when a sea horse accident leaves her unable to compete. With the big competition looming and her team relying on her flips, Echo must find a way to contribute from the sidelines. As her friends rally to support her, Echo discovers unexpected solutions and learns the true meaning of teamwork. Can she help her team triumph without taking the stage herself? Dive into this enchanting tale of resilience and friendship under the sea.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

Dance Your Pants Off!

A teacher's dance contest is disrupted by an unexpected, hilarious guest.

128 pages· 11,620 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 100 ratings
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Summary: George Brown's teacher is on a TV dance show, and the class is thrilled to watch. But chaos ensues when the unpredictable Super Burp makes an unexpected appearance. Can George keep the burp under control, or will it steal the spotlight and cause a hilarious disaster on live television? Join George in this uproarious adventure where the stakes are high, and the laughs are endless.
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