Chi Varnado Books

Chi Varnado is an author deeply committed to fostering children's creativity and championing art for art's sake. Drawing from her background as a former dance studio owner and teacher, she crafts narratives that celebrate dance as an artistic expression rather than a competition. Her engaging presentations and workshops are designed to inspire young readers to write, helping them recognize the intrinsic value of their own imaginations. Varnado's work strives to fill a literary void, offering children stories about subjects they love, particularly dance, presented in a way that emphasizes positive self-expression and the pure joy of artistic pursuit.

The Dance Centre Presents Coppélia
206 pages
8 hours of reading
DANCE CAN BE WHAT LITERALLY SAVES US Jack senses a growing lack of control as he grapples with an unreliable vehicle and conflicting emotions about girls while clinging to ballet-his anchor. Upon the arrival of a little sister, Julie withdraws into anime. As the studio rehearses Coppélia, the dancers find themselves mirroring the characters they play in their own lives. What will this mean-for each of them? (For the back cover? Since I want credit for this quote) "Life is a dance-part choreography, part freestyle." -Chi Varnado

The Dance Centre Presents Coppélia