New dance writing in Russia

Article Abstract:

The fall of communism left the position of Russian dance writing as precarious as that of other cultural endeavors. Since subsidies dried up, other means of support had to be found. Publications of Russian dance texts have been impressive during the ten years since communism's fall, most coming as a result of relaxed taboos. The country's rich dance history has been reclaimed, most promisingly in a book by Liubov Blok published by Iskusstvo publishers. That publisher's most interesting offering during the perestroika period was a series, Ballet Masterpieces. Russian dance publishing had, by the 1990s, had a dramatic shift to the private sector.

Dancing, Dance, Bibliography, Art publishing

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Patricia Wilde and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

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Patricia Wilde reminisces about her leadership of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. She is aware that many people consider it a Balanchine company, and admits that in the first few years she depended on the Balanchine repertory to improve the dancers. Wilde also wanted to educate her audience as to what good choreography was. In her successor, Wilde wanted someone who would like a varied repertory, would respect Balanchine and also have a classical background, someone the dancers could relate to and who had a sense of humor.

Evaluation, Interview, Wilde, Patricia, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

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An 'Esmeralda' in Tallinn

Article Abstract:

This article provides an analysis of a performance of 'Esmeralda' at the Tallinn Theater in Estonia. A brief background on the ballet is given.

Russia, Social aspects, Performances, Estonia, Ballet, Ballets, Tallinn, Estonia

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