Wicks Wendy (4 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 32 pages Illustrated. Featuring Sean O'Brien, Wendy Cope, Nancy Gaffield, Clare Pollard and Susan Wicks (SL#126).

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First edition. Inscribed and signed by author on title page ('To Field with warmest regards. Thank you for bringing such joy to Dad and to us all. Wendy'). An exceptional copy. 2014 Hard Cover. xiv, 305 pp. Tells the interwoven stories of revered dance teacher Timothy Draper, the Rochester City Ballet that he founded, and its predecessor, the Eastman Theatre Ballet, established in 1923 as the first professional ballet company in the United States. In this engaging book, journalist Wendy Wicks tells the story of revered dance teacher Timothy Draper, the Rochester City Ballet that he founded, and its predecessor, the Eastman Theatre Ballet, established in 1923 as the first professional ballet company in the United States. Draper, who died in 2003 at age forty-nine, trained hundreds of young dancers who have gone on to worldwide careers with illustrious companies. Wicks includes touching reminiscences from these former students, interwoven with Draper's own story. The result is a compelling portrait of a complex and brilliant teacher. Signed by author.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Softcover volume, measuring approximately 6" x 9", is in fine condition, with remnant of white price sticker in lower inside corner of rear cover. Binding is sound. Interior is clean and bright. xiv/305 pages. "In this engaging book, journalist Wendy Wicks tells the story of revered dance teacher Timothy Draper, the Rochester City Ballet that he founded, and its predecessor, the Eastman Theatre Ballet, established in 1923 as the first professional ballet company in the United States. Draper, who died in 2003 at age forty-nine, trained hundreds of young dancers who have gone on to worldwide careers with illustrious companies. Wicks includes touching reminiscences from these former students, interwoven with Draper's own story. The result is a compelling portrait of a complex and brilliant teacher. Wendy Roxin Wicks is a writer, editor, and publicist specializing in the performing arts. Her work has appeared in Dance Magazine and Dance Spirit Magazine. She is a graduate of Cornell University and is currently a student at the University of Rochester's Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development.".…

Condition: Good. 105 pp., softcover, ex library, else textually clean and tight. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.…