Brilliantly curated and beautifully illustrated, the Welcome to the Arts series offers all-hours admission to some of the world's most wondrous performances.
From Swan Lake to Riverdance, flamenco to tap, Dance features some of the most iconic performances and popular dances from around the world. Learn about the history, culture, evolution and technique of each dance, while also discovering the stars of past and present, including Fred Astaire, Carlos Acosta, Martha Graham and much more. Exclusive backstage access also allows you to see what goes on behind the theatre doors, including prop and costume design.
Expertly written by Sir Alistair Spalding and published in conjunction with Sadler's Wells, this beautifully illustrated book is also a large format, so the whole family can be immersed in the wonderful world of dance.
The perfect gift for any Strictly fan, musical lover or budding dancer.
The first title in the new dazzling new Welcome to the Arts series.The perfect gift for anyone who is a fan of Strictly Come Dancing or Dancing With the StarsPhenomenal immersive artwork by multi award-winning artist, Jason RaishExpertly written, lively text by Sadler's Wells CEO, Sir Alistair SpaldingPublished in conjunction with Sadler's Wells Theatre - one of the world's leading dance organisationsBeautiful large format artwork makes the reader feel they are really thereWelcome to Dance; Choreography: Making a Dance; Set Design and Lighting; Costume Design; Ballet; Ballet Costume; Ballet Positions; The Three Great Ballets; Rudolf Nureyev; Swan Lake; Carlos Acosta; The Ballet Russes; Abstract Ballet; Contemporary Dance; Martha Graham; Trisha Brown; Akram Khan; Pina Bausch; Sir Matthew Bourne; Social Dance; Ballroom; Viennese Waltz; Salsa; Tango; Disco; Hip Hop; Dance-Drama; Classical Dance; Khon; South Asian Dance; Kabuki; Religious Dance; Indigenous Australian Dance; Kpanlogo; Adumu Masai Jumping Dance; Folk Dance; Flamenco; Antonio Gades; Irish Dancing; Morris Dancing; Popular Styles; Tap; Fred Astaire; Movie Dances; West Side Story; Index; Curators; To Learn MoreMatt lam and gold foil cover finishes 
