Dance Illustrated
 Ailey Ascending: A Portrait in Motion
Andrew Eccles
For 50 years, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre has thrilled audiences around the world. Critically acclaimed photographer Andrew Eccles's classically composed, technically flawless style captures the breathtaking majesty of the human body in motion in Ailey Ascending. This is a must have for any fan or practitioner of dance. Hardcover, $55.00.
 San Francisco Ballet at Seventy-Five
Janice Ross
Long renowned as one of the world's pre-eminent ballet companies, San Francisco Ballet marks its seventy-fifth anniversary with this stunning portrait of the Ballet today. This breathtaking commemorative edition is both a serious depiction and a celebration of America's oldest professional ballet company. Hardcover includes DVD. 187 pp. $64.95.
 In the Company of Stars
Gerard Uferas
A pictorial history of the Paris Opera Ballet, this stunning book contains stories, impression, anecdotes, and accounts of the development of this unique company. The beautiful accompanying photographs help bring the history to life. Hardcover, 187 p. $62.00.
 The Royal Ballet: 161 Images
Johan Persson
Johan Persson was a Principal with The Royal Ballet until a knee injury ended
his dancing career. A talented photographer, Johan turned to his camera to combine
his two loves -- dancing and photography. Focusing on his colleagues and friends
as they rehearse, relax and perform, he has created an intimate and elegant portrait
of this famous Company at work during the 2002/3 Season. Softcover, 164 pp. $60.00.
 Fleeting Instants
Marion Valentine
For internationally renowned photographer, Marion-Valentine, dance is a bodily
state that belongs not only to those who chose to be dancers, but also to those
who are inspired by the joy of movement. And of course this state also belongs
to photographers who must feel dance in their bodies to be able to catch its
dazzling intensity. Fleeting Instants in a remarkable visual testament to the
beauty of the moving body. Hardcover, 116 pp. $58.95.
 The Nutcracker Backstage: The Story and the Magic
Angela Whitehill & William Noble
This captivating inside look at The Nutcracker ballet will
delight you with its retelling of the story and behind-the-scenes portrayal,
lavishly illustrated with thrilling performance and backstage photographs
from ballet companies across the country. Hardcover, 120 pp. $19.95.
 Dance 2wice
Abbott Miller, Patsy Tarr & Nancy Dalva
Dance 2wice is a collection of unique photographic essays depicting contemporary
dance. Distilled from the pages of the award-winning inter-disciplinary arts
journal 2wice, the images explore the dynamic dialogue between performance and
photography and bring together the talent of some of the world's most respected
dancers, choreographers and photographers. The pages are the stage for beautifully
choreographed performances. Hardcover, 160 pp. $59.95.
 Varekai: Cirque de Soleil
Kerry Fleming and Veronique Vial
While Cirque de Soleil continues its triumphant tours throughout the
world, this book transports the reader to the mystical world of its latest
production, Varekai. Anyone who has ever fallen under the spell
of Cirque de Soleil will welcome this ravishingly illustrated tribute to
talents of these wonderous performers. Hardcover,
$55.00.
 Degas and the Dance
Susan Goldman Rubin
Instead of showing us the sparkling perfection of a ballerina in performance,
this book collects some of Edgar Degas's finest paintings and sketches
of dancers at work in the classroom, in rehearsal, and backstage. Hardcover,
$28.95.
The Serpent of the Nile
Wendy Buonaventura
New edition. $45.00.
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