Au, Susan.  <br/><br/>
Ballet and modern dance / 
Susan Au.  
 - 3rd ed. /  rev. and extended by Jim Rutter  
 - London ;  New York, N.Y. :  Thames & Hudson,  2012.  
 - 232 p. :  ill. (some col.) ;  21 cm.  
 - Thames & Hudson world of art  .
 - World of art.  .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 224-228) and index. 
<br/><br/>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 toward a new form -- 'Astonish me' -- Truly modern -- The decentralization of ballet -- The metamorphosis of  form -- A time of growth -- Moving into the new millennium. 
<br/><br/> 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.  
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780500204115 (pbk.)  050020411X (pbk.)  
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011933203  
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBB233407  bnb  
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>016062731  Uk  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Ballet--History<br/>Modern dance--History. <br/>Dance--History.