Dancing through history: Segment one

From: Dance Spirit | Date: January 1, 2002| Author: Eley, Susie Eisner | Copyright information

LEGENDS LOST 1980-1909

DANCE WAS HIGHLY POPULAR BY THE FIRST DECADE OF THE 20TH CENTURY, THANKS TO DEVELOPMENTS OF THE PREVIOUS CENTURY, WHICH INCLUDED VIRTUOSIC JUMPS, THE BLOCK TOE SHOE AND TUTUS.

This is the debut installment of Legends Lost, a new year-long series (in 10 issues) that pays tribute to dance legends who passed on during the 20th century.

PAYING RESPECTS

During the 19th century, prima ballerinas were idolized by the public and compensated like ...

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