Ballet and modern dance / Susan Au.
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TextSeries: World of art: Publisher: London ; New York, N.Y. : Thames & Hudson, 2012Edition: 3rd ed. / rev. and extended by Jim RutterDescription: 232 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cmISBN: 9780500204115 (pbk.) ; 050020411X (pbk.) Subject(s): Ballet -- History | Modern dance -- History | Dance -- History| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Book | Gratia Christian College Library Book Shelves | Print book | GV1787 .A9 2012 (Browse shelf) | Available | 0005095J |
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.
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.