Marina Svetlova
Marina Svetlova

Author: Michael Limoli

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2019-01-25

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1546276726

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Marina Svetlova: A Tribute is a book that is intended to engage the professional dancer, as well as the layman, to the dance. The work celebrates the career of one of the most influential ballerinas of the twentieth century. The journey begins with her days as a baby ballerina in the de Basil Original Ballet Russe company, culminating in a tenure as professor of ballet at Indiana University Bloomington. Her intermediary accomplishments in the arts, such as having been named the prima ballerina of New York’s Metropolitan Opera Ballet while enjoying a decade of tours with the Svetlova Dance Ensemble, are explored, along with an appreciation for a lifetime of guest appearances. She appeared around the world as a guest artist with major ballet companies, coupled with frequent performances on television shows such as the Firestone Hour and the Bell television show. Svetlova’s legacy in the dance world is extensively documented in this volume by the inclusion of reviews of many of her performances and is accompanied by a host of stunning pictures produced by several of the most important dance photographers of her day.

Ram Gopal
Ram Gopal

Author: Ann R. David

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2024-02-08

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 1350166200

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Both a biography and a history, this book explores the significant role that Indian dancer Ram Gopal (1912-2003) played in bringing Indian dance to international audiences from the 1930s to the late 1960s. Almost single-handedly, Gopal changed the perception of Indian dance abroad, introducing a global audience to specificity of movement, classically trained dancers, live musicians and exquisitely detailed costumes, modelled from Indian iconography. In this much-needed study of an often-neglected figure, the author unearths a fascinating narrative about Ram Gopal, the individual and the dancer, drawing on interviews with his remaining family, costume-makers, friends, dance partners, fellow dancers and audience members. More broadly, we come to understand the culture of Indian dance at the time, including the politics of the nomenclature and of the nationalist and orientalist discourses, the rapid changes created by the demise of colonialism and the influence of Western styles of dance, such as ballet and modern, in its development.

The Art of Ballet Accompaniment
The Art of Ballet Accompaniment

Author: Gerald R. Lishka

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2022-11-22

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0253063361

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The Art of Ballet Accompaniment: A Comprehensive Guide addresses every imaginable topic and challenge that a ballet accompanist—whether a novice or a more experienced practitioner—might encounter. More than just a facile anthology of accessible music, this inclusive guide details all aspects of playing for ballet, including a complete manual for editing piano literature to accompany ballet technique classes. Author Gerald R. Lishka encourages ballet accompanists to be imaginative, creative, independent artists who can also communicate effectively with dance instructors. In addition, he clarifies the necessary balance between the use of existing musical scores and the art of improvisation. Featuring a new foreword by Kyra Nichols, an expanded section on Lishka's personal philosophy, an updated section on barre from Alison Hennessey, and over 100 music examples, The Art of Ballet Accompaniment offers invaluable advice for all levels of pianists and accompanists.

Proceedings of 3rd Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress 2018
Proceedings of 3rd Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress 2018

Author: ConferenceSeries

Publisher: ConferenceSeries

Published:

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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March 22-23, 2018 | London, UK Key Topics : Pediatric Ophthalmology, Pediatric Optometry and Research, Low Vision, Refractive Errors and Management, Pediatric Cataracts, Ocular Oncology, Corneal Diseases, Pediatric Glaucoma, Retina and Retinal Disorders, Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ocular Surgery, Dissociated Vertical Deviation (DVD), Ophthalmology Practice, Vision Screening, Pediatric Contact Lens, Ocular Biomechanics, Strabismology, Pediatric Eye Care, Ophthalmic Technician,

Ballet Dancers in Career Transition
Ballet Dancers in Career Transition

Author: Nancy Upper

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-10-03

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1476616728

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A professional dancer's career, like a professional athlete's, lasts an average of 10 to 15 years. Once the prime years of physical prowess have passed, retirement is inevitable, but dancers still have many years of adult life ahead. The challenge for many is making the transition into a new career. Motivated by her own career transition, author Nancy Upper interviewed former ballet dancers who made successful transitions into new careers after they stopped performing. Part 1 of the book features dancers who remained in ballet-related careers. Part 2 features four individuals who chose careers outside the field of dance. Part 3 focuses on dancers who pursued non-dance careers that help dancers and other performing artists. Appendices include the marketable qualities dancers develop as a result of their training, career transition tips, transition resources, and a graph mapping the transition process.

IWant
IWant

Author: Jane Velez-Mitchell

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Published: 2009-09-08

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 075731371X

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In iWant, investigative journalist and author Jane Velez-Mitchell traces her unique quest for an addiction-free life over the course of many years, detailing her struggles to stop drinking, smoking, overeating, and overworking. During this journey, Velez-Mitchell comes closer to discovering her authentic self, embracing her ethnic identity, and accepting her true sexual orientation. With layers upon layers of addictions removed, she is able to distinguish between what she wants and what she truly needs, and ultimately confronts her addiction across the board--Overconsumption. Using the Twelve Steps in every aspect of her life, Velez-Mitchell shares how she shed many of the self-destructive habits that plague Americans, habits responsible for a host of social ills from the obesity crisis to environmental wreckage. She admits to having been one of the 300 million Americans who shops and acquires addictively and describes how the Twelve Steps have put her on the road toward shedding unnecessary material possessions and limiting waste--despite a society that glorifies excess. While her journey is ongoing and she is still seeking answers, the culmination of Velez-Mitchell's work to date is having held the first Overconsumers Anonymous meeting, in which she and others like her admit to being powerless over this very real addiction and are ready to adopt a more spiritually fulfilling, economical, and environmentally friendly lifestyle.

A Pot for Every Lid
A Pot for Every Lid

Author: Eleanor Fairchild Cadwallader

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 1412047951

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A beautiful and powerful book about the trials and triumphs of a New Enlgand girl in New York as a dancer, during the Golden Years of Broadway and Hollywood. The author recalls her encounters with many famous and influential people and talks about her struggle with alcoholism.