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I grew up coming to New York in the summers, visiting my aunt and uncle, who were balletomanes.

Frequent company tours made Ms. Serrano an international star, and she excited even the notoriously exacting Russian balletomanes.

After the year audiences have been through, it may appeal to even the grinchiest of balletomanes.

There is 2.5 inches more leg room, and the chairs have been staggered to improve sightlines, giving even the shortest operagoers and balletomanes a better shot at seeing what is taking place onstage.

The actress and balletomane Jennifer Garner, who narrates the recorded program, will read the entire book, which Random House recently published in a partnership with the dance company.