The Dancers of Sycamore Street

Julie L’Enfant writes with vivid and poetic imagery describing a year in a young, aspiring ballet dancer’s life. Meredith has been “smitten by the dance muse” and trains unremittingly at the LeBreton School of Ballet, in Middleton, a provincial city in northern Louisiana. Mme LeBreton, a former professional dancer has the proper pedigree, tireless wisdom, and maintains close personal contacts with the dance scene in New York City. The story opens when Mr. Render, Mme LeBreton’s former dancing partner, arrives prepared to stage an original ballet for the community.

—Georgia Finnegan, verified review on Amazon

I loved reading this book. It is a beautiful coming of age story set in a small town in Louisiana. Meredith is in love with ballet and is excited to perform in a show created just for the dancers in her studio. I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes looks into practice, studio drama, performance and small-town life.

—Meredith Johnson, verified review on Amazon

Beautifully told from the main character’s perspective with humor and eloquence as she strives to pursue her love of ballet and find her place in the world. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

—Liz J., verified review on Amazon

Julie L’Enfant’s book, The Dancers of Sycamore Street, is a wonderful escape back to a time we like to think of as simpler, easier. I became captivated by the characters in Middleton, La, and most especially the dancers at Mme LeBreton’s ballet school on Sycamore Street. Ms. L’Enfant writes beautifully, humorously, and so clearly captures the essence of this wonderful world. I hated to see it end.

—Reader, review on Amazon

The Dancers of Sycamore Street is an inspiring story about a young teenager coming of age in a charming southern town during the 1950s. Meredith, a high-school freshman and an avid student of ballet, is an observer of the adults around her. Sometimes their actions shock her. Sometimes she makes assumptions and later finds out they’re not true. Very entertaining! This book is for all age groups.

—B.W., review on Amazon