foreword

𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐭 studies ballet in Venice under the watchful eye of her mother, an eminent former ballerina.

𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐫 has changed since the death of her father, a legendary dancer and choreographer, she escapes a troubled past and pursues a career with a rival company in Istria.

from the thrill and terror of auditions through years of meticulous training for the coveted lead spot for the swan lake showcase, they relentlessly pursue their ambitions, becoming inseparable until they are torn apart by their passion.