This account of the world of dance moves chronologically through the milestones of the dance world. It looks at major companies, choreographers, productions and dancers, from Pepita and Pavlova to Cunninghan and Michael Clark. It is designed for use as a reference tool and covers all aspects of dance right up to the 1980s. It is suitable for all dance enthusiasts. The "Longman Handbook Series" aims to provide expertly compiled handbooks covering the performing arts that provide approachable, practical and informed introductions to specific areas within the arts to help the reader build up a personal network of knowledge by tracing connections across the field.

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Users will marvel at how much information is packed into this relatively small volume. The book's scope is Western ballet and modern dance; ethnic and social dance are excluded. Imaginatively and thoughtfully organized, the volume consists of 200 main entries--choreographers, dancers, ballets--grouped into eight broad chronological sections. The entries include factual data, a critical evaluation of the subject, lineage or links to related subjects, and a bibliography of books, films, and videos. Bold type within an entry guides users to related subjects. The book is not comprehensive but includes a surprisingly broad range of information--from Marie Salle to Maguy Marin. The concluding section, "Dance Information," is a selective list of periodicals, companies, and festivals throughout the world. Unique, useful, and recommended for reference and circulating collections. The book is one of a new series that also includes The Film Handbook , The Jazz Handbook, The Opera Hand book ; see reviews in this Reference section . --Ed.
- Joan Stahl, Enoch Pratt Free Lib., Baltimore
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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