Authored by one of the ballet’s most respected experts, this volume includes scene-by-scene retellings of the most popular classic and contemporary ballets, as performed by the world’s leading dance companies. Certain to delight long-time fans as well as those just discovering the beauty and drama of ballet.
About George Balanchine
George Balanchine, former ballet master of the New York City Ballet, started his career in the Imperial Russian Ballet Academy…. More about George Balanchine
About Francis Mason
Francis Mason started writing about dance in 1950, when he became The Hudson Review’s first ballet critic. He was president of the board of… More about Francis Mason
