4 stars
A delightful picture book that tackles some unique themes. Throughout the story Paro has some big feelings including anxiety about not fitting in or being good enough and feeling conflicted about her dance interests.
The ending was spectacular, demonstrating the beauty of two seemingly-conflicting styles coming together, their intersection, and the strength of their combination.
The artwork is adorable. I especially enjoyed how each dance style was given its own visual representation.
The backmatter contains a note from Jain explaining finding inspiration for the book in Rukmini Devi and Anna Pavlova, a bit about bharatanatyam and ballet, and a simple tutorial for making your own ghungroo.
Such a sweet story with a wonderful resolution and beauty all its own.