Galina Ulanova: The Making Of A Ballerina
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, wear along spine of binding.
This intimate memoir chronicles the life and artistic development of one of the twentieth century's most celebrated ballet dancers, tracing her journey from her early training in St. Petersburg to her legendary performances on the stages of the Bolshoi Theatre and beyond. Galina Ulanova: The Making of a Ballerina presents a rare, first-person account of the rigorous discipline, personal sacrifice, and profound artistry required to reach the pinnacle of classical ballet. Written with quiet introspection and lyrical grace, the narrative illustrates how Soviet-era culture and the demanding traditions of Russian ballet shaped both the dancer and the woman. Ulanova details the formative influences of her teachers, the emotional depth she brought to iconic roles in Giselle and Romeo and Juliet, and the relentless pursuit of perfection that defined her career. A compelling document of artistic devotion, it stands as an essential read for lovers of dance, biography, and cultural history.
Author: Galina Ulanova
Format: Paperback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, wear along spine of binding.
This intimate memoir chronicles the life and artistic development of one of the twentieth century's most celebrated ballet dancers, tracing her journey from her early training in St. Petersburg to her legendary performances on the stages of the Bolshoi Theatre and beyond. Galina Ulanova: The Making of a Ballerina presents a rare, first-person account of the rigorous discipline, personal sacrifice, and profound artistry required to reach the pinnacle of classical ballet. Written with quiet introspection and lyrical grace, the narrative illustrates how Soviet-era culture and the demanding traditions of Russian ballet shaped both the dancer and the woman. Ulanova details the formative influences of her teachers, the emotional depth she brought to iconic roles in Giselle and Romeo and Juliet, and the relentless pursuit of perfection that defined her career. A compelling document of artistic devotion, it stands as an essential read for lovers of dance, biography, and cultural history.