vrsfanatic Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 What I find most interesting about books that include interviews with teachers and coaches is that there is a recognition that dancers do not do it all themselves. Most often the general public just assumes so and so is just such a genius yet when left on their own, many dancers can just have no taste or know what makes them look their best. I also will ad this bookk to my wish list through amazon. BTW, remember to click through to Amazon at the top of this webpage. It will help Ballet Talk! Quote Link to post
Guest livin4ballet Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 (edited) I am currently reading Grace Under Pressure. It truely is a wonderful book. Once you start reading it, it is very hard to put down! Edited August 1, 2004 by livin4ballet Quote Link to post
Guest Lori64 Posted September 5, 2004 Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 Fabulous book absolutely fascinating. I bought it last week and really can't put it down. I love the honest approach Barbara Newman's interviewees give - and sucha wonderful insight into what makes a great ballet company great! Quote Link to post
thedriver Posted September 5, 2004 Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 Thank you mcrm55, I just ordered a copy from Amazon for DD’s teacher. I think it will make a perfect Christmas present. Quote Link to post
spankster Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 I just ordered one as well. I'm so looking forward to reading this, it sounds excellent. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to post
BW Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 This book is apparently much easier to get a hold of now. Here's a discussion of it on Ballet Talk - Grace Under Pressure. The recommendations from people who've read it are very positive. In May, Alexandra wrote I just got it, and am reading it now. I agree with sandik's assessment -- and I'd add: read this book if you're interested in the process of ballet, what goes on in class and in the studios, how a dancer becomes a dancer, and how a ballet gets onto the stage... Quote Link to post
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