Immagine
9781861543356
Pavlova Twentieth Century Ballerina


Pritchard Jane

Hardcover
208 pages
Language: English
Editore: Booth-Clibborn Casemate**

Argomento: Performing Art Dance

ISBN / Barcode: 9781861543356

Euro € 29.50


Anna Pavlova is a legendary ballerina. Originally from the Imperial Russian Ballet, she performed to great acclaim in Europe for various impresarios at the beginning of the 20th century including Sergei Diaghalev creator of the famous Ballets Russes. Anna Pavlova formed her own dance company in 1912 and based herself in London at Ivy House, Hampstead This book celebrates the centenary of Anna Pavlova's residency at Ivy House, Hampstead, which became her home base from 1912 until her death in 1931. The book presents a lively outline of her career, focusing on her contribution to the ballet scene in Britain.