Middle grade books about dance, friendship, and finding your spotlight.

Book cover for 'Dani Grace Dances' by Genise A. Jordan with illustrations by Mike Segawa. The cover features a girl in a dance outfit, purple t-shirt, green skirt, and purple leg warmers, holding ballet shoes, set against a pink background with sparkles and a pair of ballet shoes hanging.

Dani Grace Dances: First Position, Second Thoughts

New studio. New rivals. One girl determined to prove she's got what it takes to shine — even if it means making a mistake that could cost her everything.

Meet 10-year-old Dani Grace Harper. She's got rhythm, ambition, and a lot to learn about sharing the spotlight.

For readers who loved The Baby-Sitters Club and Sugar Plum Ballerinas.

Book 1 in the Dani Grace Dances Series

A good pirouette is like a delicious cinnamon roll — sweet when it works, a disaster when it doesn’t.
— Dani Grace Harper

Hi, I'm Genise. I write middle grade stories where dance becomes a lens for self-discovery, courage, and finding where you truly belong. Read my story…