"...Another hefty tome worth the time is "Apollo's Angels," a lyrical and scholarly history of ballet, from its origin in the French Court four hundred years ago (Louis XIV was an accomplished dancer), through its recreation in Czarist Russia, and its permutations in Denmark, England, and the United States. The author, Jennifer Romans, holds a PhD in European history and, more importantly, danced with Balanchine and in several American companies.
Even if you have never bothered to attend a performance by Ballet Quad Cities, this dazzling work will not only help you comprehend just why little girls and esthetes are drawn to the discipline, but also motivate you to buy tickets for BQC's next offering. It is a superb synthesis of scholarship, passion, and literary skill. Ballet has never been so well served in print..."
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