Born To Dance

The Incredible Story Of How One Man's Dream Led To Him Dancing With The Legendary Rudolf Nureyev

by Kevin Flanagan

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Pub Date Nov 27 2019 | Archive Date Jan 06 2020

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Description

Kevin Flanagan was a 14-year-old schoolboy when he took his very first date to the ballet at the Royal Opera House in London.

The date was a disaster but Kevin fell in love with the magical world of ballet, and the performances of ballet’s most legendary partnership: Fonteyn & Nureyev. And so, began the journey to achieve an impossible dream – to be become a ballet dancer with all the odds stacked against him. A journey that would take Kevin to unimaginable places and unbelievable meetings.

Kevin Flanagan was a 14-year-old schoolboy when he took his very first date to the ballet at the Royal Opera House in London.

The date was a disaster but Kevin fell in love with the magical world of...

Advance Praise

“A fascinating glimpse into the world of ballet and one young man's quest to dance with Nureyev - a real life Billy Elliot,” Cathy Kelly, bestselling novelist.