Ballet : the definitive illustrated story
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Adult Nonfiction - South Wing Main Floor
792.8 B2129
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792.8 B2129
1 available
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
359 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm
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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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
(2018). Ballet: the definitive illustrated story (First American edition.). Dorling Kindersley Limited, DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)2018. Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story. Dorling Kindersley Limited, DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story Dorling Kindersley Limited, DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story First American edition., Dorling Kindersley Limited, DK, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2018.
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