Cover; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. The Stories We Tell: Memoir Ethnography; 2. Ballet as a Blueprint; 3. How to Choose a Profession; 4. Pilgrimage to Theatre Street and Home; 5. Finding My Religion; Bibliography; Index
Summary
"Part memoir, part dance history and ethnography, this critical study explores ballet's power to inspire and to embody ideas about politics, race, women's agency, and spiritual experience. The author argues that dance relates to life in powerful, individual, and communal ways, reflecting culture and embodying new ideas"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-191) and index
