Studio Danse #1

The opening volume of Crip & Béka's Studio Danse sets a wonderfully playful tone right from the cover, where a graceful blonde ballerina mid-pose effortlessly swings a wide-eyed, sneaker-clad boy off his feet — much to the amusement of the classmates watching from the background. Published by Bamboo Édition in 2008, this French all-ages series brings the world of a dance studio to life with charm and humor. If the cover is any indication, the collision of classical ballet and street-kid energy makes for a thoroughly entertaining combination.