A Queer History of the Ballet
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (999 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415972809 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Studies include:the perverse sororities of the Romantic balletthe fairy in folklore, literature, and balletTchaikovsky and the making of Swan LakeDiaghilev’s Ballets Russes and the emergence of queer modernitythe formation of ballet in Americathe queer uses of the prima ballerinaGenet’s writings for and about ballet. Designed for students, scholars and general readers with an interest in dance and queer history, A Queer History of the Ballet focuses on how, as makers and as audiences, queer men and women have helped to develop many of the texts, images, and legends of ballet. Presenting a series of historical case studies, the book explores the ways in which, from the nineteenth century into the twentieth, ballet has been a means of conjuring homosexuality – of enab
University of Reading
'An interesting and thought provoking read for anyone interested in an alternative version of ballet history.' - Dancing Times'A wealth of biographical knowledge and creative thought a precise study of ballet's origins.' - The Gay and Lesbian Review'Including fantastic photographs and an extensive list of references, this book is valuable as a reference work as well as a critical study Highly recommended.'- CHOICE