Dancers: Horizons in American Dance

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Atheneum, 1982. Book. New. Hardcover. First Edition. Bibliography hardcover regarding dance in the USA. Book condition is as new, no wear, writing or stamps, Dust Jacket is very good plus to near fine condition with edge wear with some chipping. cover art bright and glossy .............*We have other titles in this genre in stock and give discounts in shipping on additional books sent in the same package, please contact us for more info.**.......WRAPPED IN PLASTIC BAG TO PROTECT CONDITION OF BOOK........Summary - .illustrated with photographs by Costas, The book discusses the cause and results of the ever increasing popularity of dance in America. In a brief history, Ellen Switzer discusses how dance developed through the years and how it gradually became a part of the American scene. But more important, she gave us a look at the companies that have a major influence on American dance in modern times: The New York City Ballet, The American Ballet Theater, Martha Graham, Twyla Tharp, Paul Taylor, The Alvin Ailey Company and The Dance Theater of Harlem, among others. Ms. Switzer discusses their philosophy of dance, their choreographers and choreographies, and their dancers. She also discusses what the lives of young dancers and the lives of superdancers are like, through interviews with a number of both..