Baryshnikov - The Dancer and the Dance A Basic History of Art. This colourful book provides information about ballet which is appropriate for the young learner. An equal number of male and female dancers are pictured in the illustrations covering all aspects of ballet.
Useful organization makes it ideal for quick reference.
Table of contents, glossary, index. The main objective of the videotape is to make ballet accessible to the general public. The first half is a documentary on the 1949 Ballet Festival held at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. This program was presented by a variety of amateur groups from across Canada. A good historical piece on the development of dance in Canada.