Beyond the Barre: Step by Step through the World of Ballet

By Francois Klaus

'For the vast majority, ballet evokes a series of clichs: pointe shoes, tutus, something vaguely Russian...'Renowned principal dancer, choreographer and director Francois Klaus casts a candid light on working in the ballet world - the hidden rewards as well as nasty surprises.Packed with personal anecdotes on everything from strange auditions to the mentorship of Rudolf Nureyev, this concise little book looks at the art of dancers, teachers and choreographers and their place in the modern world. A lighthearted but thoughtful must-read for anyone invested in the quest for ballet to survive.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 153543192X
• ISBN13: 9781535431927
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"