A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE HISTORY OF DANCE AND BALLET

Discover the fascinating world of dance and ballet with the iconic textbook by Irena Turska. This comprehensive compendium of knowledge has been educating dance historians, choreographers, and dancers for years. Immerse yourself in the history of this art, from the earliest times to the first half of the 20th century.

• Comprehensive compendium of knowledge about dance
• Broad overview of the history of dance and ballet
• Chronological arrangement with marked problem issues
• Passionate descriptions of the evolution of dance and its national features
• Up-to-date and colorful illustrations
• Guidepost through the history of dance and ballet for future generations of readers
• Concise compendium of historical information about dance and ballet

Irena Turska, with passion and expertise, describes how dance evolved, gained national characteristics, was codified, and in the 20th century began to combine all traditions and directions. She emphasizes that dance has the power to speak directly to all its recipients, regardless of culture or origin. This book is reissued 14 years after its last edition, supplemented and updated in accordance with current knowledge, offering readers an even richer experience.

This textbook is an attempt to gather historical material scattered across numerous publications and present it in a form accessible to every reader. The author selected the most important facts and phenomena, taking into account elements of lesser importance, the knowledge of which is necessary to understand the overall historical development of the art of dance. Short information about the beginnings of ballet in America, Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary has been added to explain the national historical background of these phenomena.

Despite the selection of content material, this publication contains a wealth of information, which has been presented in a very condensed form. The aim of the author was to prepare a concise compendium of historical information about dance and ballet, which will arouse the interest of readers and serve as a guide for further independent expansion of knowledge about this branch of art. It is an ideal read for all dance lovers, students, teachers, and people who want to expand their knowledge about the history of this fascinating field.

Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne presents a reissue of this cult textbook, enriched with an updated graphic design and more current illustrations. Thanks to its extensive thematic scope and timeless approach to issues, this book has the potential to become a guidepost through the history of dance and ballet for future generations of readers. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the secrets of the history of dance and ballet.