SuitabookPerformance nerves and preparation
Mihlali fears forgetting her dance steps and does not want the concert to happen; she practises and eventually dances at it.
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Matona Fatman - Author
CC BY 4.0Originally published by Book Dash. Writer: Matona Fatman. Illustrator: Aimee Ayres. Designer: Khuty Ngqayimbana. Editor: Alison Ziki.
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Original Book on Book Dash: Dance, Mihlali! (opens in a new tab)A warm, focused story about a child facing a public performance. Mihlali’s nervousness is part of the plot, while the illustrations show her feelings and changing engagement with dancing.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA warm, focused story about a child facing a public performance. Mihlali’s nervousness is part of the plot, while the illustrations show her feelings and changing engagement with dancing.
Mihlali fears forgetting her dance steps and does not want the concert to happen; she practises and eventually dances at it.
Mihlali is visibly distressed about the concert, including worrying that she will forget her steps and wishing the event would not happen. Her worry eases as she practises.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the book’s treatment of its main themes is not yet firm enough.
Complete story and illustrations · ISBN 9781928442820
Checked: 8 October 2026.
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