Description |
216 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 22 cm |
Series |
World of art |
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World of art.
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Contents |
A most obedient servant -- The rise of professionalism -- The development of the ballet d'action -- Ascent and descent -- Crystallization and ferment in Russia -- First steps toward a new form -- 'Astonish me' -- Truly modern -- The decentralization of ballet -- The metamorphosis of form -- A time of growth -- Some recent trends |
Summary |
Traces the development of ballet, describes influential choreographers, dances, and dancers, and looks at modern trends in dance |
Analysis |
Ballet, to 1981 |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 211-213 |
Subject |
Ballet dancers.
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Ballet -- History.
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Ballet.
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Dance -- History.
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Dance.
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Modern dance -- History.
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Modern dance.
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LC no. |
87050193 |
ISBN |
0500202192 |
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