Save Our Ballet: A Story of Hope During a Recession

by Anton Ness

Book Overview

In 1974, San Francisco Ballet, the oldest ballet company in America, faced the dire possibility of going bankrupt and disappearing. This is a common dilemma in our country faced by many performing arts organizations. The dancers said "no", went door to door, put on demonstrations, got the media involved, and saved the ballet company for future generations of dancers and audiences. This is a tale of despair, hope and perseverance in the arts community...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1478156112
• ISBN13: 9781478156116
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"