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Getting Cozy with a Ballet Mystery

January 26, 2019 by Leigh Purtill Leave a Comment

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A mystery novel set in a dance school in a small New York town, “Pointe and Shoot” is a well-written crime story appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Filed Under: Blog, Dance Library, Dancethropology Tagged With: ballet book, book review, dance books, dance fiction, dance novel

Nicholson’s Action-Packed Retelling of the Nutcracker

November 26, 2018 by Leigh Purtill Leave a Comment

This holiday season, young book lovers may prefer Clara’s adventure through the Black Forest to Disney’s cinematic interpretation of The Nutcracker. Learn more about the first installment of Daniel Lee Nicholson’s reimagining of ETA Hoffmann’s original tale in our latest book review.

Filed Under: Blog, Dance Library, Dancethropology Tagged With: ballet books, clara, dance books, dance novels, drosselmeyer, holiday stories, sugar plum fairy, The Nutcracker

Book Review: “A Dancer’s Guide to Africa” & Interview with Terez Mertes Rose

September 6, 2018 by Leigh Purtill Leave a Comment

Terez Mertes Rose writes fiction which often interlaced with her passions, including dance and travel. Find out how much of her latest novel, “A Dancer’s Guide to Africa,” comes from personal experience in this interview and book review.

Filed Under: Beyond the Bubble, Blog, Dance Library, Dancethropology, Interviews Tagged With: 1980s, Africa, african dance, ballet book, book review, cultural anthropology, dance books, dance novel, interview, terez mertes rose, world cultures

“Experiencing the Art of Pas de Deux”: Philosophical and Practical Guidance from the Pros

August 13, 2018 by Leigh Purtill Leave a Comment

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Dance partners on stage and off, Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg and Carlos Miguel Guerra, present a detailed guide with practical advice, historical context and personal philosophy on the ballet pas de deux.

Filed Under: Blog, Dance Library, Dancethropology Tagged With: ballet, book review, Carlos Miguel Guerra, classical ballet, dance books, dance education, dance history, Jennifer Carlynn Kronenberg, miami city ballet, partnering, Pas de deux, Performing arts

A passion for ballet leads to romance in “Cantique,” a novel by Joanna Marsh

November 21, 2017 by Leigh Purtill Leave a Comment

A handsome prince who finds his gorgeous peasant in a country shop. Their love blooms but then a real princess steps in and claims the prince for herself. Colette’s story evokes that of the ballets she loves. Marsh’s novel will appeal to aspiring dancers young and old.

Filed Under: Blog, Dance Library, Dancethropology, Product/Website Reviews Tagged With: ballet books, book review, books about dancers, dance books, reading list

Eva Maze: Dance from another angle

June 27, 2017 by Leigh Purtill 3 Comments

Eva Maze never quite fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a ballerina but, as a successful organizer of theatrical productions, she’s spent a lifetime traveling the world for the love of dance. Learn more about her story and memoir.

Filed Under: Beyond the Bubble, Blog, Dance Library, Dancethropology Tagged With: alternative careers, atypical dance careers, ballet books, book review, dance books, eva maze, memoir, travel

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