Dances

At twenty-two, Cece Cordell, the first Black principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, reaches the height of her career while grappling with feelings of displacement and a haunting past, including a missing brother. As she navigates her rising fame and personal struggles, she faces a pivotal choice that could threaten her future and sense of self. Set against the backdrop of ballet’s disciplined artistry, the novel explores themes of women, power, and self-discovery.