Jessica Teague is co-author of Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story, published in 2018 by DK Random House.
This DK visual guide to ballet history goes beyond other ballet books, with beautiful photography that captures famous dancers and key stories.
Discover more than 70 of the most famous ballet dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn the stories behind renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives and achievements of dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell. Meet composers and choreographers, from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to Matthew Bourne.
From its origins at court and the first national ballet companies, to the contemporary scene and extraordinary venues that stage the productions, this book covers an impressive history of ballet and provides an invaluable overview of the subject. Filled with rarely seen photographs covering all the key figures, pieces, and performances, and compelling facts about each dance – the sources they draw from, their production history, and their reception over time – Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story is an essential gift for all ballet enthusiasts.
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Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: DK (September 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0241302315
ISBN-13: 978-0241302316
Product Dimensions: 25.8 x 2.9 x 30.4 cm
