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Ballet and modern dance / Susan Au.
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
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780500204115 (pbk.) :
- 050020411X (pbk.)
- GV1787 .A79 2012
Contents:
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.
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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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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