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Boston Ballerina
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Author : Laura Young
language : en
Publisher: University Press of New England
Release Date : 2017-11-07
Boston Ballerina written by Laura Young and has been published by University Press of New England this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-07 with Performing Arts categories.
As a charter member of Boston Ballet and its predecessor, New England Civic Ballet, Laura Young has been affiliated with the company longer than any other dancer in its history. This book is both a memoir of her personal journey and a fascinating account of Boston Ballet's rise from a regional troupe to the internationally recognized company that it is today. It is interspersed with ruminations on the history of ballet, stories from the company's Balanchine-influenced early years under founder E. Virginia Williams, and recollections from noteworthy tours, including those featuring the legendary Rudolf Nureyev, with whom Young was frequently paired. After retiring from the stage, Young has continued her affiliation with Boston Ballet, both as an administrator and a teacher. Working in collaboration with Janine Parker, Young has written a lively, informed, and entertaining memoir.
Behind The Scenes At Boston Ballet
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Author : Christine Temin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Behind The Scenes At Boston Ballet written by Christine Temin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Music categories.
A photographic portrait of an entire ballet season "An amazing book. Temin is a crackerjack journalist, and this book touches on every hot-button issue that is relevant to ballet companies today."--Mindy Aloff "Temin and Gilbert have given us a long-overdue libretto for a ballet about a ballet company. Players on both sides of the proscenium will find Behind the Scenes at Boston Ballet a real page-turner!"--Toba Singer, author of First Position For centuries, ballet companies have been transporting audiences beyond their workaday worlds, one performance at a time. A layperson who sees a ballerina perform in SwanLake may be thrilled or impressed--may imagine the hours of rehearsal that lie behind each performance or understand something about the demands made on a dancer--but many who appreciate ballet remain unacquainted with all the steps, parts, people, and money that must come together for a world-class company to complete a season of performances. Beyond the flash of lights onstage is a world of physical trainers and fundraisers, artistic directors and executive boards, all laboring to ensure that the show goes on. In this unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the life of a company, former Boston Globe dance critic Christine Temin and photographer Wally Gilbert present a compelling portrait of the Boston Ballet. Their evocative prose and penetrating photography turn the spotlight on all the elements--from toe shoes and costumes to rehearsals and revenue--that come together (or fall apart) in a season. Boston Ballet, in turn, makes a perfect study: After a rash of mysterious firings and defections in the early 2000s, the company seems to have moved past the controversy with a new artistic director and a new schedule of international performances. Its story highlights the tremendous amount of work and energy that goes in before the curtain can ever go up.
Becoming A Ballerina
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Author : Lise Friedman
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2012-10-11
Becoming A Ballerina written by Lise Friedman and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-11 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The perfect holiday gift for every young ballet lover. Go backstage at the ballet with real-life thirteen-year-old dancer Fiona. Dozens of gorgeous, full-color photographs welcome readers into Fiona's world, as she goes from auditions, to rehearsals, to opening night playing Clara, the lead child's role in Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker. Experience the nerves, the hard work, and ultimately the thrill of performing on the big stage with a professional company. This is a beautiful holiday gift that young dancers will cherish all year round.
Turning Pointe
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Author : Chloe Angyal
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2021-05-04
Turning Pointe written by Chloe Angyal and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-04 with Performing Arts categories.
A reckoning with one of our most beloved art forms, whose past and present are shaped by gender, racial, and class inequities—and a look inside the fight for its future Every day, in dance studios all across America, legions of little children line up at the barre to take ballet class. This time in the studio shapes their lives, instilling lessons about gender, power, bodies, and their place in the world both in and outside of dance. In Turning Pointe, journalist Chloe Angyal captures the intense love for ballet that so many dancers feel, while also grappling with its devastating shortcomings: the power imbalance of an art form performed mostly by women, but dominated by men; the impossible standards of beauty and thinness; and the racism that keeps so many people of color out of ballet. As the rigid traditions of ballet grow increasingly out of step with the modern world, a new generation of dancers is confronting these issues head on, in the studio and on stage. For ballet to survive the twenty-first century and forge a path into a more socially just future, this reckoning is essential.
Lili At Ballet
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Author : Rachel Isadora
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 1995-03-21
Lili At Ballet written by Rachel Isadora and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-03-21 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Former professional dancer and Caldecott Honor recipient Rachel Isadora shows readers how dreams and determination can play a leading role in becoming a ballet dancer. Lili loves to dance. She gets dressed in her leotard, tights, and ballet slippers and begins her class. Along with Lili we learn the five dance positions and see some of the roles she may dance when she is older. For boys and girls who want to know about ballet, this is a perfect introduction! * “For the many young children who see themselves as future ballet dancers, here’s a book with practical information to think about and wonderful illustrations to dream on.”—Booklist (starred review) “A delight to the eyes of young ballet fans.”—Horn Book
Black Ballerinas
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Author : Misty Copeland
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-11-02
Black Ballerinas written by Misty Copeland and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-02 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes an illustrated nonfiction collection celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage. As a young girl living in a motel with her mother and her five siblings, Misty Copeland didn’t have a lot of exposure to ballet or prominent dancers. She was sixteen when she saw a black ballerina on a magazine cover for the first time. The experience emboldened Misty and told her that she wasn’t alone—and her dream wasn’t impossible. In the years since, Misty has only learned more about the trailblazing women who made her own success possible by pushing back against repression and racism with their talent and tenacity. Misty brings these women’s stories to a new generation of readers and gives them the recognition they deserve. With an introduction from Misty about the legacy these women have had on dance and on her career itself, this book delves into the lives and careers of women of color who fundamentally changed the landscape of American ballet from the early 20th century to today.
Meet The Dancers
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Author : Amy Nathan
language : en
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Release Date : 2008-06-10
Meet The Dancers written by Amy Nathan and has been published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Lots of kids enjoy dancing, but what motivates them to push past the sore muscles, early-morning technique classes, and crazy schedule required to become a professional dancer? In this book, dancers from many backgrounds talk about their different paths to success in ballet, modern, jazz, Broadway, and hiphop. They also share advice and helpful tips, such as: • practice interpreting the music and the mood of a movement, even when you're doing a standard warm-up exercise • try to be in the front row at auditions so you can see what's going on and so the judges know you're eager to be seen
Ballerina
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Author : Deirdre Kelly
language : en
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Release Date : 2012
Ballerina written by Deirdre Kelly and has been published by Greystone Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Performing Arts categories.
Throughout her history, the ballerina has been perceived as the embodiment of beauty and perfection--the feminine ideal. But the reality is another story. From the earliest ballerinas in the 17th century--who often led double lives as concubines--through the poverty of the corps de ballet dancers in the 1800's and the anorexic and bulimic ballerinas of George Balanchine, starvation and exploitation have plagued ballerinas throughout history. Using the stories of great dancers such as Anna Pavlova, Isadora Duncan, Suzanne Farrell, Gelsey Kirkland, Evelyn Hart, Marie Camargo, and Misty Copeland, Deirdre Kelly exposes the true rigors for women in ballet. She rounds her critique with examples of how the world of ballet is slowly evolving for the better. But to ensure that this most graceful of dance forms survives into the future, she says that the time has come to rethink ballet, to position the ballerina at its center and accord her the respect she deserves.
Taking Flight From War Orphan To Star Ballerina
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Author : Michaela DePrince
language : en
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2014-10-14
Taking Flight From War Orphan To Star Ballerina written by Michaela DePrince and has been published by Knopf Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-14 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! The extraordinary memoir of an orphan who danced her way from war-torn Sierra Leone to ballet stardom, most recently appearing in Beyonce’s Lemonade and as a principal in a major American dance company. "Michaela is nothing short of a miracle, born to be a ballerina. For every young brown, yellow, and purple dancer, she is an inspiration!” —Misty Copeland, world-renowned ballet dancer Michaela DePrince was known as girl Number 27 at the orphanage, where she was abandoned at a young age and tormented as a “devil child” for a skin condition that makes her skin appear spotted. But it was at the orphanage that Michaela would find a picture of a beautiful ballerina en pointe that would help change the course of her life. At the age of four, Michaela was adopted by an American family, who encouraged her love of dancing and enrolled her in classes. She went on to study at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at the American Ballet Theatre and is now the youngest principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She has appeared in the ballet documentary First Position, as well as on Dancing with the Stars, Good Morning America, and Nightline. In this engaging, moving, and unforgettable memoir, Michaela shares her dramatic journey from an orphan in West Africa to becoming one of ballet’s most exciting rising stars. “Michaela DePrince is the embodiment of what it means to fight for your dream.” —Today “Michaela DePrince is a role model for girls on and off stage.” —NYLON
Bea At Ballet
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Author : Rachel Isadora
language : en
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Release Date : 2014
Bea At Ballet written by Rachel Isadora and has been published by Putnam Adult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Bea and her friends have fun attending a toddler ballet class.