Sassy is a long-legged girl who always has something to say. She wants to be a ballerina more than anything, but she worries that her too-large feet, too-long legs, and even her big mouth will keep her from her dream. When a famous director comes to visit her class, Sassy does her best to get his attention with her high jumps and bright leotard. Her first attempts are definitely not appreciated, but with Sassy's persistence, she just might be able to win him over. Dancing in the Wings is loosely based on actress/choreographer Debbie Allen's own experiences as a young dancer.


薩西是個總有許多想法的長腿女孩，她想成為一名芭蕾舞者，但她擔心自己的腳太大、腿太長還有她的大嘴，會讓她難以實現夢想。當知名導演來參訪她的班級時，薩西盡力藉由跳高和顯眼的緊身連衣褲吸引他的目光。儘管首次的表現差強人意，薩西仍堅持不懈，這份努力也許能使她獲得導演的認可。黛比．艾倫是一名女演員兼編舞家，本書改編自她身為年輕舞者時的親身經歷。