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The art of ballet is interpreted and demonstrated by the renowned American Ballet Threatre as it allows the reader inside its doors to view its classes, dancers, teachers, and memorable performances, sharing secrets of the art and the discipline of the dance through vivid photographs as well as incisive commentary. Simultaneous.
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Nancy Ellison is a photographer whose work has been the subject of several books, including Romeo and Juliet (Universe) and Swan Lake.
Hanna Rubin is a freelance editor and writer who has written extensively for Martha Stewart Living and Playbill.
American Ballet Theatre is recognized as one of the great dance companies in the world. Few ballet companies equal ABT for its combination of size, scope, and outreach. ABT annually tours the United States, performing for more than 600,000 people. It has also made more than fifteen international tours to forty-two countries as perhaps the most representative American ballet company.
Hanna Rubin is a freelance editor and writer who has written extensively for Martha Stewart Living and Playbill.
American Ballet Theatre is recognized as one of the great dance companies in the world. Few ballet companies equal ABT for its combination of size, scope, and outreach. ABT annually tours the United States, performing for more than 600,000 people. It has also made more than fifteen international tours to forty-two countries as perhaps the most representative American ballet company.
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- PublisherUniverse
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0789308657
- ISBN 13 9780789308658
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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