To Dance - 1st Edition/1st Printing by Panov, Valery - 1978

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394498828 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century, as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; In To Dance, Valery Panov brilliantly illuminates the hidden life of ballet, from the creators and choreographers to the dancers and audiences who love it. He tells the story of the art form from its origins in the courts of Europe to its current status as one of the world's most popular and influential forms of theater.Panov offers an intimate look at the creative process, from the brainstorming sessions that lead to the creation of a new ballet, to the rehearsals and performances that bring the work to life. He also takes readers behind the scenes to see how the business of ballet is run, from the marketing campaigns that create public interest in new works to theBehind the Scenes Tours that allow audiences to get up close and personal with the dancers.To Dance is the definitive history of one of the world's most beloved art forms.; 8vo .