| Ballet Contributor(s): Rinaldi, Robin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1604134798 ISBN-13: 9781604134797 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: February 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts - Dance |
| Dewey: 792.8 |
| LCCN: 2009033611 |
| Series: World of Dance (Chelsea House Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.5" W x 9.3" (0.85 lbs) 119 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most formal and demanding genres of dance, ballet has enthralled audiences with its grace, precision, and remarkable feats of dexterity. Its early roots can be traced back to the 16th century, when court dances were performed for Italian and French royalty. After spreading throughout Europe, ballet flourished in 19th-century Russia, the home of some of the world's greatest dancers and choreographers. Once these dancers traveled to America in the 20th century, ballet began to evolve as the style came in contact with the burgeoning modern dance movement. In this revised edition of Ballet, readers will learn how this precise dance form has evolved throughout the centuries through colorful photographs and illustrations and engaging text. |