Terez Mertes Rose is an accomplished writer and former ballet dancer, best known for her Ballet Theatre Chronicles series, which includes "Off Balance," "Outside the Limelight," "Ballet Orphans," and "Other Stages." Her novel "A Dancer's Guide to Africa" further showcases her literary focus on dance and performance. Her work has earned critical acclaim, with "Outside the Limelight" being named a Best Book of 2017 by Kirkus Reviews.
Rose's writing often draws from her background in ballet, blending her intimate knowledge of the dance world with compelling storytelling. Her nonfiction pieces have appeared in publications such as the Crab Orchard Review, Literary Mama, and the Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as anthologies like "Women Who Eat" and "A Woman’s Europe." She also reviews dance performances for Bachtrack.com and maintains a blog, The Classical Girl, where she explores ballet, classical music, and life with humor and insight.
Residing in the Santa Cruz Mountains with her family, Rose continues to write while balancing her passions for literature, dance, and the arts. Her works reflect a deep appreciation for the performing world, offering readers both entertainment and a nuanced perspective on the lives of dancers.