Jenifer Ringer, a New York City Ballet principal dancer, presents a behind-the-curtains tour of the rarefied world of classical ballet. She discusses career highs and lows while recounting her childhood, the typical experiences of a dancer's day and the highlights that have defined her career.

Includes index.

Tiptoe -- New York -- The company -- Darkling -- Dawning -- Dancing through -- Intermission -- The other side -- Sugar plumgate -- Dancing Dances at a Gathering -- Facing away -- The mirror.