On Wings of Joy: The Story of Ballet from the 16th Century to Today
by Trudy Garfunkel
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- 9781497648470
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In this engaging history of dance, readers are introduced to the major performers, choreographers, and composers who influenced the development of ballet. Beginning with the birth of the art in the sixteenth-century French court of Catherine de' Medici, this informative text traces ballet as it evolved in Europe and Russia and subsequently in England and then America. Included are details about the creation of such classics as Giselle, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and Serenade, as well as the contributions of such prominent figures as Pavlova, Nijinsky, Balanchine, and Ashton. Fascinating facts include inside looks at contemporary ballet companies, how toe shoes are made, and what a professional dancer's day is like. All in all, a delightful, enjoyable and informative historical overview that will delight anyone who enjoys the art of dance.
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- Title
- On Wings of Joy: The Story of Ballet from the 16th Century to Today
- Author
- Trudy Garfunkel
- Format/Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 10
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1497648475
- ISBN 13
- 9781497648470
- Publisher
- Open Road Media
- This edition first published
- 2014-06
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