The development of ballet and modern dance since the Renaissance, including biographical profiles.

Meets the needs of both students and inquisitive dancegoers through a narrative focused on the development of Western theatrical dance--specifically ballet and

Ballet and modern dance.

"Nearly four hundred and fifty years in, ballet still resonates-though the stages have become international, and the dancers, athletes far removed from noble am

Presents an overview of the history of modern dance; discusses basic body movement, improvisation, and choreography; and includes illustrated exercises designed