Gillian Kincade is a soloist with Ballet New York, a sought-after guest artist, and a committed Christian. Though she may be an anomaly in the world of dance, Gilly believes her devotion to God isn’t compromised by following her dreams. Then she meets Jacob Ferrar. Jacob is the brilliant young artistic director of the Birmingham Ballet Theatre and a born-again Christian. When he offers Gillian the lead in his latest ballet she accepts, knowing it won’t necessarily further her career, but it will touch her soul. On the chaotic road to opening night, Gilly and Jacob develop a deep professional respect for each other and begin to fall in love. Then their brilliant first performance is destroyed by a terrible accident, and suddenly both must face an uncertain future. Together, they dance the fine line between personal vision and God’s will, listening for the guidance of the Father’s heart.
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Summary
Gillian Kincaid dances to the brink of a brilliant career in ballet; grasping the New York limelight after years of working her way to the pinnacle of recognition in her field. Upon returning to her Alabama roots to perform in a local exhibition, her path crosses that of artistic director Jacob Ferrar; a renowned dancer in his own right, who left the very notoriety that Gillian is quietly embracing. Gillian's beautiful movements on stage are extremely impressive and Jacob approaches her with the possibility of performing the lead role in a religious ballet that he is developing around the story of Jesus's friend Mary. The two form a friendship, both personally and professionally, leading them to a crossroads that neither is anxious to travel. Following a terrible accident that takes Gillian off the stage, she and Jacob are forced to peer deep within their souls to discover how people of faith respond to life's difficulties; especially in a world of secularism where greed, temptations and competition abound. This story is much like the ballet world depicted within its pages; full of glorious climax, amidst phases of deep emotion. \"Tour de Force\" is well worth the \"dance\"!