The Pursuit of Perfection: A Life of Celia Franca

by Carol Bishop-Gwyn

Book Overview

Born into a working-class family in 1921, Celia Franca, though a capable dancer, was an unlikely candidate for ballet greatness. But Celia possessed a drive that was almost unrivalled, and went on to become one of the most important figures inCanadian ballet in the twentieth century. Franca grew up in London, England, and started dancing when she was four, ultimately becoming a star performer with the Sadler's Wells Ballet. When a group from Toronto...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1770862250
• ISBN13: 9781770862258
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Cormorant Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"