Footnote:
Previously issued in print: 2016. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 9, 2016)
Description:
Exploring the ballet boom in Britain during WWII, this book asks how art and artists thrive during conflict. Author Karen Eliot shows how ballet in Britain flourished during war, exhibiting a surprising heterogeneity and vibrant populism. The book focuses especially on the roles of dance critics, male and female dancers, producers, audiences, and choreographers.