Short; plump; pigeon-toed; and never good enough for mom; Lee Wilson dared to dream she could grow up to be a star. In this uplifting memoir; Wilson describes how she grand jeteacute;d from the stifling suburbia of the 1950s; a world of rigid gender roles; to the only domain where women and men were equally paid and equally respectedmdash;in grand; historic dance theaters and under the bright lights of the Broadway stage.At the age of sixteen; Wilson made her classical ballet debut in Monte Carlo. Eight months later; she thrilled to the sound of her first bravosmdash;and she never looked back. After touring Europe and dancing with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet in New York; she set her sights on Broadway; where she danced in many Broadway shows; including Hello Dolly! and the record-breaking performance of A Chorus Line.Rebel on Pointe immerses the reader in a remarkable and visionary world. It lifts the veil of myth surrounding legendary dance icons like George Balanchine to reveal the real men and women who have made American dance and dancers an international phenomenon.Wilson expertly depicts how her professionmdash;at times considered so rigid and exactingmdash;was a leading force in the liberation of women from the prison of post-war society. The hard-won gains and the maddening setbacks of the gender revolution are seen here through the eyes of a young dancer searching for freedom one ldquo;pasrdquo; at a time.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. True; solid advice from the one who can make or break your audition!By History Lover in VAThis is an incredible book! Funny; VERY honest; and packed with helpful information!! These great tips and suggestions help with college auditions as well; so if youre looking for a quick and easy read to get a leg up on the college audition process or for your professional career - GET THIS BOOK!If everyone read this and took it to heart; there would be WAY fewer enraged accompanists - and auditions will be happy experiences for everyone in the room; especially you.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. THIS BOOKS SPEAKS THE TRUTHBy MLBI am an actress who has been in Musical Theatre for 30 years in New York. I now teach at a major university with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Brian Stokes Mitchel came to our school to give a master class and recommended this book. If you have never been to a New York Audition this is all you need to help you be prepared! He is telling the truth. i thought his "rules" about preparing your music and how to be confident were especially good. It is an easy read written with a sense of humor. YOU NEED THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT TO BE COMPETITIVE IN NEW YORK.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Right on the moneyBy ClareThis book is both funny and practical. As a musical director and accompanist; Ive experienced all the things that enrage him and can say that his advice to singers is absolutely right on. Great resource for aspiring performers; and a fun read for pros.
