Ballet Author:Craig Dodd The history of ballet, from its beginnings in court dancing to the complexities of modern ballet, is traced in words and pictures. Lavishly illustrated, this book tells both the story of ballet as a form and of individual ballets. Swan Lake, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty, and Giselle are just a few of the many featured. The lives and careers of t... more »he great choreographers, dancers, designers, and directors are vividly recounted, and their importance and influence assessed. Here is a book for beginning ballet lovers. Both the glitter and the relentless backstage work are described here in a vibrant, concise style, perfectly complementing the stunning photographs.« less