Author: Karen Eliot

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 019934762X

Exploring the ballet boom in Britain during WWII, this book asks how art and artists thrive during conflict. Author Karen Eliot shows how ballet in Britain flourished during war, exhibiting a surprising heterogeneity and vibrant populism. The book focuses especially on the distinct roles of dance critics, male and female dancers, producers, audiences, and choreographers.