Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
-- Each book presents ten short biographies of important people for the price of a single volume.
-- This series includes books that are organized around interesting themes, highlight possible career choices, and include women and minorities.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-110) and index.