Ballet and Modern Dance: A Concise History

This is a good book offering the background of Ballet and Modern dance. It was nice to have one place to go for both, and it offers a much more extensive history than most technique books that give one page or so to history. The Ballet section focuses on the art form as a theatrical art - not information proceeding this (fine with me). There are some interesting aspects including the development of new ballet steps, costume design changes, and gender roles. Many many famous dancers/dance makers are mentioned in the book, and their contributions. I was surprised to see excerpts of writings of famous dancers/dance makers in the book - something I would be interested in. I would recommend the book, but rather suggest you buy the 2nd edition version, which offers more. I wasn't able to find the 2nd edition in hardback, only paperback.

Purchased for a class I dropped. I'm keeping it as it is full of great info. and some pictures as well. The book reads fairly sterile and is black/wht.

This book is great. It is really interesting and truly tells a concise history of ballet and modern dance. At the end of each chapter, there are other readings from history and other documents that relate to the facts in the chapters. A must have for any dance enthusiast.

Great book, it is quite helpful for my students and myself. Enjoy reading it alot. I recommend to others thanks

ALTHOUGH I'M NOT A DANCE MAJOR, I WANTED TO HAVE A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE OF IT. I TOOK A DANCE CLASS THIS BOOK WAS REQUIRED, AND REALLY ENJOYED ITS HISTORY AND INFORMATION. WORTH TO ACTUALLY READ IT. ALSO ATTENDING SYNAPSES THAT WAS ENCOURAGED BY THIS BOOK.

Great for a dance history course.

This book gives such an insight into the world of Ballet and Modern dance. I am a dancer as well, and I highly recommend this to non-dancers as well.

Perfect condition

Great read if you’re studying the history of modern dance

Brilliant