Dance Theatre of Harlem : a history, a movement, a celebration
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Novosel, Paul, author.
Published
New York : Dafina Books/Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781496733603, 1496733606
Physical Desc
ix, 292 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm
Status
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult Nonfiction
792.80974
1 available
792.80974
1 available
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Published
New York : Dafina Books/Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021.
Language
English
ISBN
9781496733603, 1496733606
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-288).
Description
"From its modest beginnings in the 1960s in a Harlem church basement, to its meteoric rise to international fame, the Dance Theatre of Harlem ignited the world with one simple, still-revolutionary statement: All can do ballet. Into the 21st century, as the world, and the country, continue their historical struggles and triumphs, the story of this haven for dancers of all colors and backgrounds resonates more than ever. Here, for the first time, is the definitive portrait of the one-of-a-kind community dance company that reflected -- and shaped -- our times, and whose enduring principle continues to inspire the future. With exclusive backstage stories from its legendary dancers and staff, and unprecedented access to its archives, Dance Theatre of Harlem is a striking chronicle of the company's amazing history, its fascinating daily workings, and the visionaries who made its legacy. Here you'll discover how the company's founders -- African-American maestro Arthur Mitchell of George Balanchine's New York City Ballet, and Nordic-American Karel Shook of The Dutch National Ballet -- created timeless works that challenged Eurocentric mainstream ballet head-on -- and used new techniques to examine ongoing issues of power, beauty, myth, and the ever-changing definition of art itself. Gaining prominence in the 1970s and 80s with a succession of triumphs -- including its spectacular season at the Metropolitan Opera House -- the company also gained fans and supporters that included Nelson Mandela, Stevie Wonder, Cicely Tyson, Misty Copeland, Jessye Norman, and six American presidents. Dance Theatre of Harlem details this momentous era as well as the company's difficult years, its impressive recovery as it partnered with new media's most brilliant creators -- and, in the wake of its 50th anniversary, amid a global pandemic, its evolution into a worldwide virtual performance space. Alive with stunning photographs, including many from the legendary Marbeth, this incomparable book is a must-have for any lover of dance, art, culture, or history." --,Provided by publisher
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Tyrus, J., & Novosel, P. (2021). Dance Theatre of Harlem: a history, a movement, a celebration . Dafina Books/Kensington Publishing Corp..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tyrus, Judy and Paul, Novosel. 2021. Dance Theatre of Harlem: A History, a Movement, a Celebration. Dafina Books/Kensington Publishing Corp.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tyrus, Judy and Paul, Novosel. Dance Theatre of Harlem: A History, a Movement, a Celebration Dafina Books/Kensington Publishing Corp, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Tyrus, Judy,, and Paul Novosel. Dance Theatre of Harlem: A History, a Movement, a Celebration Dafina Books/Kensington Publishing Corp., 2021.
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