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  • A soubresault—a sudden leap straight upward and forward—followed a pirouette—no small accomplishment in running shoes—and she giggled at the very thought of how she must look in her jeans and flannel shirt as she danced across the field, choreographing her steps to the silent tune playing out in her head.

    Moon Dance Mariah Stewart 1999

  • A soubresault—a sudden leap straight upward and forward—followed a pirouette—no small accomplishment in running shoes—and she giggled at the very thought of how she must look in her jeans and flannel shirt as she danced across the field, choreographing her steps to the silent tune playing out in her head.

    Moon Dance Mariah Stewart 1999

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