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| Suzanne Farrell rehearsing with Balanchine and Arthur Mitchell |
This is the first cultural history of ballet--ever. Homans is a scholar and former professional dancer so she comes at her topic with a unique perspective. I loved when she wrote about dance conveying more than words; its a special kind of exchange between artist and audience that is beyond language. She ended on a negative note: Ballet is dead. May have prompted The New York Times dance critic to offer this alternative view. A book for all balletomanes to treasure.
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