Zoe Anderson is dance critic for the Independent and author of The Royal Ballet: 75 Years. She lives in London.
"Ballet's long history is well served by this compact guide to its core repertory... [Anderson's] knowledge and elegant prose create an engaging work that will appeal to ballet neophytes and veteran balletomanes alike."-Carolyn Mulac, Booklist -- Carolyn Mulac Booklist '[A] crisp ability to convey an affection for ballet and a clear-eyed view of its oddities is the abiding tone of this authoritative study of the art form's history; from its origins in the courts of France and Italy to its current incarnation as a many faceted, international genre.'-Sarah Compton, Sunday Times. -- Sarah Compton Sunday Times "This entertaining read will spark interest in an assortment of productions and make readers want to go see a performance-or at least view The Red Shoes."-Library Journal Library Journal
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