En Pointe

Chloe Bayliss

Sep 2019 · Pantera Press

About this ebook

"Have you ever had an addiction? An obsession? Have you ever wanted something so much that you can't imagine your life without it? For me, that's dance."This is a story about never giving up on your dreams, no matter what life throws at you. Chloe Bayliss was born to perform and thanks to a lot of hard work and determination, she's on her way to being a ballerina. At sixteen, she gets accepted into an international dance school and everything she dreamed of is about to come true. But then overnight a mystery illness takes Chloe from starring in Swan Lake to clinging to life in a hospital bed.Never in her wildest dreams could she have imagined the hurdles she would face – but also how she would eventually triumph. Against all odds, she finds a whole new way to flourish, and despite the challenges she faces, Chloe never stops dreaming big.En Pointe is the real-life story of how an aspiring ballerina became an inspiring young actor after overcoming a life-threatening illness.Miracles really can happen, even if they're not the ones you asked for. 'An inspiring, uplifting story of determination and true character. Chloe Bayliss is amazing.' Georgia Productions

Ratings and reviews

bravery at it's purest comes in all shapes and sizes it is at times chilling she is so inspiring i am totally awestruck words cannot describe her she is remarkable wat a person bravo

About the author

Helpmann Award nominee and finalist in the prestigious 2016 Heath Ledger Scholarship, Chloe Bayliss is one of Australia's most notable emerging actresses with numerous credits across stage and screen, including her role in the Logie Award nominated drama Doctor Doctor.Chloe has an extensive background in dance and choreography, having graduated from the National College of Dance with a Diploma of Dance and Performance. Her life as a dancer has taken her all over America and she now extends her knowledge to students and performers throughout Australia by taking workshops, teaching and judging dance scholarships. Chloe's love for storytelling began when she first stepped onto the stage at just three years old. Since then she has been entertaining people and telling stories through dance, theatre, TV and film. She is now excited to share more of her stories through a different format – books!As a patron of charity group Hanka and Red Cross Blood Service ambassador, Chloe hopes to spark conversation around a number of matters she is passionate about, using her own story of overcoming hardship to inspire and bring awareness to others living with ongoing medical conditions in Australia.