TY - BOOK AU - Au,Susan AU - Rutter,Jim TI - Ballet and modern dance T2 - Thames & Hudson world of art SN - 9780500204115 (pbk.) PY - 2012///. CY - London, New York, N.Y. PB - Thames & Hudson KW - Ballet KW - History KW - Modern dance KW - History. KW - Dance N1 - 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 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 N2 - 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. ER -