"The springy athleticism captured here is a trademark of House's
highly musical choreography. Indeed, they often impart meaty
information pertinent to the article in question. One of the chief
pleasures of reading the IED"S biographical articles is that it's
authors write of their subjects with liveliness, sympathy and even
affection. Among the most compelling of these essays on topics
related to dance are those which explain how to put it on the
stage, and
they bring a sense of immediacy that underscores the
flesh-and-blood aliveness of the art." Journal of American
Musicological Society
"A tremendously valuable book, a book that will show students of
the art, or those who have a mind to, how to grow up
intellectually."--Joan Ross Acocella, Dance Magazine
"From 'Swan Lake' to striptease, a comprehensive, carefully edited
compendium."--Booklist
"A wonderful book....Packed with the ways and byways of dance
through history to today....It belongs in every library and in the
duffle bag of every dancer."--Glenn Giffin, The Denver Post
"A comprehensive, provocative, always entertaining anthology on
dance....With the emergence of such a distinguished anthology, our
own epoch is taking the crucial steps [towards] thinking, writing,
and reading about [dance]."--Joyce Caruso, Performing Arts
Journal
"Always thought-provoking and excellently written pieces."--Library
Journal
"An invaluable contribution to the serious study of dance."--George
L. George, Backstage
"A wonderful, and sometimes surprising, selection."--Joann W.
Kealiinohomoku, Northern Arizonaa University
"I have used this as one of two required texts for my Dance History
class for 6 years. The range of its readings is broad and
challenging."--Linda H. Snininch, SUNY/Buffalo
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