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Ballet and modern dance / Susan Au.

By: Contributor(s): Series: World of artPublication details: London ; New York, N.Y. : Thames & Hudson, 2012.Edition: 3rd ed. / rev. and extended by Jim RutterDescription: 232 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780500204115 (pbk.) :
  • 050020411X (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GV1787 .A79 2012
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 towards a new form -- 'Astonish me' -- Truly modern -- The decentralization of ballet -- The metamorphosis of form -- A time of growth -- Moving into the new millennium.
Summary: This cornerstone of the World of Art series is a succinct, vivid and authoritative guide to the rich history of western dance in all its incarnations from 16th-century court ballet to the genre-shattering contortions of 21st-century theatrical dance. Updated for the new millennium to feature the latest styles, performers and technology.
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Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Status Barcode
Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Main Collection GV 1787 .A79 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 251380

Previous ed.: 2002.

This cornerstone of the World of Art series is a succinct, vivid and authoritative guide to the rich history of western dance in all its incarnations from 16th-century court ballet to the genre-shattering contortions of 21st-century theatrical dance. Updated for the new millennium to feature the latest styles, performers and technology.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-228) and index.

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 towards a new form -- 'Astonish me' -- Truly modern -- The decentralization of ballet -- The metamorphosis of form -- A time of growth -- Moving into the new millennium.

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