Ballet In Australia: The Second Act 1940-1980

Ballet In Australia: The Second Act 1940-1980

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Edward H. Pask
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has general wear and it and cloth cover have two small holes on the back panel

This comprehensive historical account chronicles the evolution of ballet in Australia during a pivotal four-decade period. It meticulously details the significant companies, choreographers, dancers, and productions that shaped the nation's dance landscape from 1940 to 1980. The narrative illuminates the challenges and triumphs faced by the Australian ballet community, including the establishment of major institutions and the development of a distinct national style. A vital resource for dance enthusiasts and historians, it presents a rich tapestry of artistic endeavor and cultural growth within the performing arts. This scholarly work offers an unparalleled look into the vibrant history of Australian ballet.

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Description

Author: Edward H. Pask
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has general wear and it and cloth cover have two small holes on the back panel

This comprehensive historical account chronicles the evolution of ballet in Australia during a pivotal four-decade period. It meticulously details the significant companies, choreographers, dancers, and productions that shaped the nation's dance landscape from 1940 to 1980. The narrative illuminates the challenges and triumphs faced by the Australian ballet community, including the establishment of major institutions and the development of a distinct national style. A vital resource for dance enthusiasts and historians, it presents a rich tapestry of artistic endeavor and cultural growth within the performing arts. This scholarly work offers an unparalleled look into the vibrant history of Australian ballet.