Ballet and Modern Dance: A Concise History / Edition 2

by Jack Anderson

Overview

Here is a refreshing and informative look at the entire range of Western dance through the well-schooled eye of The New York Times dance critic Jack Anderson. Now expanded and updated, this second edition of the original bestseller is an engaging interpretation of dance history -from the Ancient Greeks and European royal courts to the rise of "American" ballet and the explosion of modern dance. A valuable reference, this provides related readings -key primary sources- as well as a Short Profiles section, an excellent introduction to the profession's most enduring personalities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900871271722
Publisher:	Princeton Book Company
Publication date:	02/01/1993
Series:	History/Performance Series
Edition description:	Subsequent
Pages:	299
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.86(d)

About the Author

Jack Anderson is a dance critic for The New York Times.

Editorial Reviews

YA A one-volume dance source that does it all, this is a history of dance from prehistory to the 20th Century. An extensive bibliography suggests titles for further research, and the index makes research within the volume simple. The ``Short Profiles'' is a handy brief biographical source. Each chapter ends with one or more short selections from primary sources.

School Library Journal

Meets the needs of both students and inquisitive dancegoers through a narrative focused on the development of Western theatrical dance--specifically ballet and modern dance--since the Renaissance, incorporating the most recent scholarship. The text is illuminated by excerpts from primary sources and embellished by eight photo inserts (b&w). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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