The Dance Handbook
A. Robertson(Author)
Longman (Publisher)
Published in October 1988
Book
Hardback
284 pages
978-0-582-00100-8 (ISBN)
Description
This account of the world of dance moves chronologically through the milestones of the dance world. It looks at major companies, choreographers, productions and dancers, from Pepita and Pavlova to Cunninghan and Michael Clark. It is designed for use as a reference tool and covers all aspects of dance right up to the 1980s. It is suitable for all dance enthusiasts. The "Longman Handbook Series" aims to provide expertly compiled handbooks covering the performing arts that provide approachable, practical and informed introductions to specific areas within the arts to help the reader build up a personal network of knowledge by tracing connections across the field.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Illustrations
65 b&w photographs, index
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
572 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-00100-8 (9780582001008)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
19th century ballet - including "La Sylpjide", Ivanov, "Swan Lake", Petipa, "Sleeping Beauty" and "Giselle"; revolution from Russia - including Balanchine, Diaghlev, "L'Apres-midi D'un Faune" and Anna Pavlova; birth of modern dance - including Fred Astaire, Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham and Kurt Joos; birth of modern ballet - including Sir F