Ballet In Australia: From Pavlova To Rambert
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
At the crossroads of two continents and two centuries, Ballet in Australia: From Pavlova to Rambert chronicles one of the most captivating chapters in the history of dance — the arrival and flourishing of classical ballet on Australian shores. Hugh P. Hall traces the transformative journeys of legendary figures such as Anna Pavlova and Marie Rambert, whose tours and artistic missions ignited a passion for ballet in a nation eager to embrace the art form, detailing how their influence shaped generations of Australian dancers, companies, and choreographers. Hall's meticulous and affectionate account illuminates the broader cultural significance of ballet's growth within Australia, arguing that these pioneering women were not merely performers but catalysts for a national artistic identity. Written with the authority of a dedicated observer and historian of the performing arts, the narrative presents a rich tapestry of personalities, performances, and pivotal moments that defined an era. For anyone who has ever watched a dancer take flight and wondered how that magic first came to the land Down Under, this volume holds the answer — and the story is more extraordinary than you might imagine.
Author: Hugh P. Hall
Format: Hardback
Published: 1948, Georgian House Melbourne
Genre: Preforming Arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
At the crossroads of two continents and two centuries, Ballet in Australia: From Pavlova to Rambert chronicles one of the most captivating chapters in the history of dance — the arrival and flourishing of classical ballet on Australian shores. Hugh P. Hall traces the transformative journeys of legendary figures such as Anna Pavlova and Marie Rambert, whose tours and artistic missions ignited a passion for ballet in a nation eager to embrace the art form, detailing how their influence shaped generations of Australian dancers, companies, and choreographers. Hall's meticulous and affectionate account illuminates the broader cultural significance of ballet's growth within Australia, arguing that these pioneering women were not merely performers but catalysts for a national artistic identity. Written with the authority of a dedicated observer and historian of the performing arts, the narrative presents a rich tapestry of personalities, performances, and pivotal moments that defined an era. For anyone who has ever watched a dancer take flight and wondered how that magic first came to the land Down Under, this volume holds the answer — and the story is more extraordinary than you might imagine.