American-Soviet cultural diplomacy : the Bolshoi Ballet's American premiere /
McDaniel, Cadra Peterson,1984-author.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ideological goodwill : American and Soviet cultural exchange plans -- Restricted repertoire : planning for the Bolshoi's 1959 tour -- The class struggle and Shakespeare : the Soviets' interpretation of Romeo and Juliet -- Imperial communism : the Soviets' reinterpretation of P.I. Tchaikovsky's Swan lake -- Preserving and elevating the classics : Giselle -- State approved innovations : The stone flower -- Soviet highlights : the very eclectic Soviet artistic scene -- Tempered success : ballet's role in the cold war.
Bolʹshoĭ teatr SSSR. Balet
Dance
Cultural diplomacy