"The breadth and depth of the editors' experiences is evident. . . . The common thread is the premise that solo dance artists can and have shaped cultural attitudes. . . . the …
This book is freely available in an open access edition thanks to TOME (Toward an Open Monograph Ecosystem)—a collaboration of the Association of American Universities, the …
A world-famous ballerinas dramatic lifeDancing Past the Lightcinematically illuminates the glamorous and moving life story of Tanaquil Tanny Le Clercq (19292000), one of the most …
A world-famous ballerina's rise above a devastating illnessDancing Past the Light cinematically illuminates the glamorous and heartbreaking life of Tanaquil "Tanny" Le Clercq …
Dreams are made and broken every year in the dazzling Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England. Fierce competition, brutal politics, and stunning artistry are …
Ever since George Balanchine arrived on the American dance scene in 1933, his revolutionary, fleet-footed repertoire has been immortalized in the ballet canon. Yet most of the …
This intriguing biography details the life and work of world dance pioneer La Meri (1899–1988). An American dancer, choreographer, teacher, and writer, La Meri was ahead of her …
Honorable Mention, Latin American Studies Association Mexico Section Best Book in the HumanitiesA Revolution in Movement is the first book to illuminate how collaborations between …
Soloists ignited the modern dance movement and have been a source of its constant renewal. Pioneering dancers such as Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis, and Maud Allan …
Musical Theatre Training is the product of nearly two decades of intensive work and careful honing of the craft by what Playbill calls 'the world's most prestigious musical theatre …
