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Tutus, Tights and Tiptoes: Ballet History as it Ought to be Taught
Author(s): David W. Barber (Author), Dave Donald (Illustrator), Karen Kain (Preface)
- Publisher: Indent Publishing
- Publication Date: February 25, 2023
- Language: English
- Print length: 106 pages
- ISBN-10: 0987849298
- ISBN-13: 9780987849298
Book Description
Ever since the very first cave dweller stubbed a toe and danced around the campfire, people throughout the ages have been jumping up and down and waving their arms in an attempt to tell stories and express their emotions.
Later on, we got a little more organized about it and called it dance.
In Tutus, Tights and Tiptoes, popular music historian David W. Barber (author of Bach, Beethoven and the Boys, Accidentals on Purpose and many others) casts a wicked, witty and insightful eye on the history of ballet and also touches on other forms, from Morris dancing to modern jazz. With cartoon illustrations by Dave Donald and a preface by former prima ballerina ballet dancer, and current artistic director of the National Ballet of Canada (since 2021).
