Ballet : the definitive illustrated story
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Contributors
Durante, Viviana, consultant.
Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018.
Format
Book
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
359 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm
Status
Southside - Adult
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Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes glossary and index (pages 348-355).
Description
Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives and achievements of dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell. Meet composers and choreographers, from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to Matthew Bourne. From its origins at court and the first national ballet companies, to the contemporary scene and extraordinary venues that stage the productions, this book covers an impressive history of ballet and provides an invaluable overview of the subject. Filled with rarely seen photographs covering all the key figures, pieces, and performances, and compelling facts about each dance--the sources they draw from, their production history, and their reception over time--Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story is an essential gift for all ballet enthusiasts.--,Amazon.
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