In Dancing the Fairy Tale; Laura Katz Rizzo claims that The Sleeping Beauty is both a metaphor for ballet itself; and a powerful case study for examining ballet and its production and performance. Using Marius Petipa and Pyotr Tchaikovskys classical dance--specifically as it was staged in Philadelphia over nearly 70 years--Katz Rizzo looks at the gendered nature of women staging; coaching; and reanimating this magnificent ballet; and well as the ongoing push-pull between tradition and innovation within the art form. Using extensive archival research; dance analysis; and American feminist theory; Dancing the Fairy Tale places women at the center of a historical narrative to reveal how the production and performance of The Sleeping Beauty in the years between 1937 and 2002 made significant contributions to the development and establishment of an American classical ballet. Katz Rizzo highlights not only what women have done not only behind the scenes; as administrators; producers; or directors of ballet companies and schools; but also as active interpreters embodying the ballets title role. In the process; Katz Rizzo also emphasizes the importance of regional sites outside of locations traditionally understood as central to the development of ballet in the United States.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Memorial DancerBy Daniel B.Just used it for a Service for the Family of a Deceased friend Tried to play the CD before the ceremony (CD player didnt work) so I read the words before the service began and after I finished the ceremony. Sine the person; being remembered; was a Dancer in a Collage; was remembered as a Dancerthe people enjoyed the Memorial Ceremony.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Dance while you canBy EudoraReminiscent for recalling deaths of my kids childhood friends; both sudden and unexpected.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love this bookBy ED SharpI love this book!! I gave it to my two sons about 12 years ago. I told my friend about it and she wanted one for her son and I purchased it for her. I have given this book to a dear friend two years ago. She was my secretary ten years ago and is now in her seventies. This book is not just for chldren but also for adults that are young at heart. I believe it has a message for you regardless of your age. I plan to give this book to my grandchildren as they reach the age that they can appreciate the message and dance in their heart even if they cannot dance physically.
