Dancing Through It
  • Published: 22 April 2015
  • ISBN: 9780143127024
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $39.99

Dancing Through It

My Journey in the Ballet

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An inside look at the rarefied world of classical ballet from a Principal Dancer at the New York City Ballet, with an inspirational message about body image and faith

“A glimpse into the fragile psyche of a dancer.” —The Washington Post

Jenifer Ringer, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, was thrust into the headlines after her weight was commented on by a New York Times critic, and her response ignited a public dialogue about dance and weight.

Ballet aficionados and aspiring performers of all ages will want to join Ringer behind the scenes as she shares her journey from student to star and candidly discusses both her struggle with an eating disorder and the media storm that erupted after the Times review. An unusually upbeat account of life on the stage, Dancing Through It is also a coming-of-age story and an inspiring memoir of faith and of triumph over the body issues that torment all too many women and men.
  • Published: 22 April 2015
  • ISBN: 9780143127024
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $39.99
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Praise for Dancing Through It

Praise for Dancing Through It


"Dancing Through It . . . provide[s] a glimpse into the fragile psyche of a dancer. These are accounts to cherish."
--The Washington Post

"Dancing Through It . . . is a charming and unflinchingly honest account of Ringer's career, particularly her battle with eating disorders."
--Pointe

"Told with modesty and humility, Ringer's memoir exposes the unrelenting rigor of a dancer's life and the passion and exhilaration of dance itself."
--Kirkus

"Ringer now offers a frank and open account of her demanding dance life, revealing seldom-seen technical aspects of this rigorous art form. A sure hit for balletomanes and everyone concerned about body-image issues."
--Booklist

"Ms. Ringer is that rare double threat: a ballerina who can write."
--Apollinaire Scherr, New York Times

"With disarming candor, she relates devastating low points she experienced as a young dancer, invited to join City Ballet at age 16, as well as years of ascension through the hypercritical ballet world...Ringer infuses her narrative with a deep appreciation for the magic of the theater and a moving sense of gratitude toward her success in such an arduous profession...Her memoir is an eloquent reminder that moving forward often involves a few falls, missteps, and leaps of faith."
--Publishers Weekly

"In her new book Dancing Through It [Ringer] opened up . . . about enduring nearly 25 years in the pressure-cooker world of elite professional ballet."
--ELLE.com

"Jenifer Ringer's book is an honest and exhilarating look into the life of a young dancer, with both the excitement of achievement and the desperate anxiety given proper treatment. This is a must read for anyone entering the dance community, but even more broadly, for any young person passionately following their dream. Jenifer was fortunate to have help in conquering her eating disorder and other demons, and this book may be a help to those wrestling with their own issues. Besides, for those of us who wish we could dance, knowing about it from the inside is a rare privilege."
--Kathy Keller, coauthor of The Meaning of Marriage