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Ballet

The Definitive Illustrated Story
By DK
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Ballet offers a captivating visual journey through the ages of ballet, featuring over 70 celebrated dances like The Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Co-written with ballet legend Viviana Durante, the book explores the origins of ballet, its iconic performers such as Margot Fonteyn and Darcey Bussell, renowned companies like The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi, and influential composers and choreographers including Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Matthew Bourne. Richly illustrated with rare photographs and filled with fascinating facts, this volume provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of this timeless art form.
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This book is perfect for dance and ballet enthusiasts of all ages, from casual admirers to dedicated balletomanes seeking a richly illustrated, detailed history of ballet and its iconic figures.

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Take a visual tour of ballet through the ages.

Uncover the most mesmerising moments in ballet history with this scintillating visual guide.

Written with ballet legend Viviana Durante, this book will introduce you to the most famous performers and enthral you with fascinating stories.

Discover more than 70 celebrated dances, from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake to The Rite of Spring. Learn about renowned companies such as The Royal Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet. Explore the lives of ballet dancers across the centuries, such as Margot Fonteyn, Carlos Acosta, and Darcey Bussell, and meet composers and choreographers, including the likes of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Matthew Bourne.

Tracing the history of ballet all the way from its origins at court and the first institutes to the contemporary scene, this comprehensive yet accessible volume offers an unrivalled overview of this dance form.

Rarely seen photographs covering key figures, pieces, and performances, alongside compelling facts about each dance - the sources they draw from, their production history, and their reception over time - make for a sumptuous visual treat and an essential gift for all dance and ballet enthusiasts.

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British Theatre Guide describes it as a "heavy kaleidoscopic tome" and a "beautifully produced coffee table book" perfect for ballet enthusiasts. Seeingdance.com praises it as an "excellent buy" with lovely photographs and accessible language, ideal as a gift. The Lady calls it a "luxurious and substantial book" deserving its own table space to be admired. Saga Magazine highlights it as a richly illustrated and comprehensive resource for balletomanes of all ages, tracing the history from the 16th century to the present.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241302316

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Illustration: Over 500 images

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Viviana Durante
  • Consultant editor Viviana Durante

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 2118g

Pages: 360

Collections

Arts & Culture DK History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Viviana Durante is considered to be one of the greatest, most dramatic ballerinas of her generation. Born in Rome, she became The Royal Ballet's youngest principal dancer at 21 and was also principal ballerina with American Ballet Theatre, Teatro alla Scala, and Japan's K-Ballet. Viviana holds a Diploma of Dance Teaching from The Royal Ballet School and a Diploma in Dance Teaching and Learning from Trinity College, London. She coaches and teaches internationally.

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