Ballet

Oneof the most formal and demanding genres of dance, ballet hasenthralled audiences with its grace, precision, and remarkable featsof dexterity. Its early roots can be traced back to the 16th century,when court dances were performed for Italian and French royalty.After spreading throughout Europe, ballet flourished in 19th-centuryRussia, the home of some of the world's greatest dancers andchoreographers. Once these dancers traveled to America in the 20thcentury, ballet began to evolve as the style came in contact with theburgeoning modern dance movement. In this revised edition of Ballet,readers will learn how this precise dance form has evolved throughoutthe centuries through colorful photographs and illustrations andengaging text.