Karen Eliot
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 241
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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 distinct roles of dance critics, male and female dancers, producers, audiences, and choreographers.