Julia,
I have not read either book, but I wanted to thank you for mentioning the Alphabet City one. I am saving my pennies (literally!) for Marisol, and I will be sure to get this book when I can. I have high hopes that one of my DDs will do at least a few years of dance, and I want to be able to have Marisol in reserve for this. I figure I will keep her for myself it neither of my girls keeps up the lessons!