HOMO SALTATRIX. BALLET ARTISTS IN THE LABOR MARKET - EMILIA CHOLEWICKA

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of ballet, seen through the eyes of Emilia Cholewicka, a cultural expert and dance researcher. This book is not just an analysis of art, but above all, an insightful look at ballet as a field of work, full of hierarchies and social inequalities. Discover what really lies behind the scenes of this beautiful but demanding world.

• The first publication in Poland analyzing the professional situation of women in ballet.
• An insightful analysis of the education system, repertoire policy, and employment conditions.
• Detailed information on salaries, promotions, and motherhood in the ballet environment.
• A description of coping strategies in a body-dependent profession.
• An analysis of the dominance of male power in the creative and administrative sphere of ballet.
• A book about passion and dedication, but also about structures that limit women's agency.
• Rich and diverse material, making a valuable contribution to Polish dance research.

Emilia Cholewicka, an assistant professor at SWPS University, uses her knowledge of cultural economics, social sciences, dance studies, and feminist theory to describe the daily lives of ballet artists in Poland as accurately as possible. Her work is a combination of passion and a scientific approach, which allows us to understand ballet not only as an art form but also as a complex social system.

Although ballet is associated with female dominance on stage, male power and patriarchal narratives still dominate in the creative and administrative sphere. The author describes these inequalities in detail, showing how structures limit women's agency in art. This book is not only an analysis but also a call for reflection on the role of women in culture and art.

Homo saltatrix... is a book I've been waiting for since I started ballet at the age of ten. If the discussion around the structural problems highlighted by Emilia Cholewicka had taken place earlier, ballet would not only be better adapted to the 21st century but would also have regained those talents who did not agree to live in an oppressive (especially for women) environment - Ramona Nagabczyńska, choreographer.

Libron Publishing presents a publication that will surely interest people researching dance and art, artists, creators, and all those who want to better understand what really lies behind the image of dancing swans. Pages: 328, Format: 162x230 mm, Year of publication: 2025, cover: paperback.