Legends of American Dance and Choreography

Résumé du livre

No one is born a dancer, said Mikhail Baryshnikov. "You have to want it more than anything else." The ten dancers and choreographers in this collection all made unparalleled contributions to the world of dance, and their stories present an overview of dance in America. Author Carin Ford's lively text and delightful anecdotes introduce readers to ten greats in American dance, from ballet to modern dance to Broadway and more. Martha Graham, Fred Astaire, George Balanchine, Agnes de Mille, Katherine Dunham, Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, Alvin Ailey, Twyla Tharp, and Mikhail Baryshnikov are featured.