viii, 276pp, with black and white photographic illustrations throughout. Blue cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Bumped spine ends. Text block edges starting to fox. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has very light shelf wear, chipping to edges, mirrors book damage, price unclipped.Â
A brief history of American dance tracing its development and integration into the American cultural scene through the story of companies and individuals of major influence - The New York City Ballet, The American Ballet Theater, Martha Graham, Twyla Tharp, Paul Taylor and others.Â