Meet the author at Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse in Santa Fe, NM, October 20 at 6p.m. View our calendar for more details! “[A] rich, compelling biography. . . . This thoughtful and elegant narrative is full of wonderful stories about the world of ballet. A fitting tribute to the life and legacy of a … Continue reading Dancing Past the Light
Balanchine’s Apprentice
“A close-up look by an astute and engaging observer, neither self-important nor falsely modest, at one of the supreme artists of the past century and a celebration of the astonishing work and the astonishing company he created.”—Wall Street Journal “Clifford, founder of the Los Angeles Ballet, debuts with an enthralling look at his decades-long career and … Continue reading Balanchine’s Apprentice
Todd Bolender, Janet Reed, and the Making of American Ballet
Read an excerpt from this book in Oregon ArtsWatch. “An engagingly written account of dancers who surmounted every obstacle, foreign and domestic, to help bring about the creation of American ballet. It is also a fascinating, detailed look at the way cultural institutions evolved through the dedication and artistry of star dancers.”—Lewis Segal, former dance … Continue reading Todd Bolender, Janet Reed, and the Making of American Ballet
Why I Wrote Being a Ballerina
By Gavin Larsen, author of Being a Ballerina: The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life It was a spring day, sometime in 2011 or ’12, and I’d just finished teaching a ballet class for the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre. On my way out of the building, I passed through the lobby, which offered … Continue reading Why I Wrote Being a Ballerina
Being a Ballerina
Launch Event: April 28, 6:00 p.m. Gavin Larsen, author of Being a Ballerina, will launch her book with a virtual event hosted by Malaprop's Bookstore. Larsen will be joined in conversation by Shannon Wheeler, cartoonist and creator of "Too Much Coffee Man." To register, click here. A look inside a dancer’s world “There is power and … Continue reading Being a Ballerina
Finding Balanchine’s Lost Ballets
“A complete and lively account of what it is to envision and stage an important lost ballet. Based on assiduous research, professional dance acumen, and creative imagination, it reads like an adventure story.”—Millicent Hodson and Kenneth Archer, dance reconstructionists, Ballets Old & New“A fascinating blueprint for how a ‘lost’ ballet can be brought back to … Continue reading Finding Balanchine’s Lost Ballets
In Celebration of Merce Cunningham’s 100th Birthday
In celebration of Merce Cunningham's 100th Birthday, we're pleased to share this excerpt from Marianne Preger-Simon's Dancing with Merce Cunningham, her memoir of one of the most influential companies in modern American dance and the brilliance of its visionary leader. ~ ONE STEP LEADS TO ANOTHER In late spring of 1949, I learned that Merce Cunningham was giving … Continue reading In Celebration of Merce Cunningham’s 100th Birthday
Broadway, Balanchine, and Beyond
“A behind-the-scenes glimpse into the fascinating and challenging world of New York City Ballet under Balanchine. It is also a compelling portrait of a dancer’s career and a testament to the many places a love of dance can take you.”—Suzannah Friscia, former assistant editor, Dance Magazine and Pointe “A gift to everyone who cares about the professional and … Continue reading Broadway, Balanchine, and Beyond
Pro Ballet Couple Reveals Best Teams on “Dancing with the Stars”
Professional dance couple Jennifer Kronenberg and Carlos Miguel Guerra knows all about partnering. Their book Experiencing the Art of Pas De Deux, which just released on Tuesday, uncovers the key components to dance coupling often overlooked in classes and textbooks, such as how to build and maintain the connections necessary for a trusting and successful team. Below, they weigh in on the season premiere … Continue reading Pro Ballet Couple Reveals Best Teams on “Dancing with the Stars”
National Dance Day 2016
Today is National Dance Day and we’re celebrating with a sale on our newest dance books! Click here to view the books and use code NDD16 at checkout for discount prices. Read on for an extended preview of an upcoming fall dance book! In September we will publish Experiencing the Art of Pas de Deux, a … Continue reading National Dance Day 2016