Slipper under glass

"Young Maggie Jones, hindered in her desire to be a dancer by the reactions of her skeptical family and schoolmates, has been studying for several years in the school of a retired ballerina, Svetlana. For an important benefit concert, the school imports a handsome premier danseur from New York and has a portentous visit from a famous choreographer, Kucharov. Whipped up by Svetlana's caustic criticism, the seeming arrogance of the premier danseur Kucharov's potential offers, Maggie and her friend Gabrielle dance their best..."KirkusReviews.com (continues in book #2: Golden Slippers)