Title: Sadler's Wells dance house /
Authors: Crompton,; Sadler's Wells Theatre (London, England)
Date: 2013
Publisher: Oberon Books Ltd,
Physical description: 128 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: G
Abstract: This book tells the recent history of this theater's role as a powerhouse of contemporary dance. Featuring lavish photographs and including text by Sadler's Wells artistic director Alistair Spalding, it offers a unique behind-the-scenes insight into the creation of some of the world's most exciting and critically acclaimed new dance.
Contents: Machine generated contents note: 1.A New Beginning -- 2.Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui And The Creation Of Zero Degrees -- 3.Sylvie Guillem And The Arrival Of Star Power -- 4.Sadler's Wells And The World -- 5.Matthew Bourne And Welcoming An Audience -- 6.Wayne Mcgregor And The Science Of Dance -- 7.Breakin' Convention And The Growth Of Hip Hop -- 8.Christopher Wheeldon And The Balletic Tradition -- 9.In The Spirit Of Diaghilev And How To Commission New Work -- 10.Hofesh Shechter And The Future.
Subject headings (LCSH): Ballet companies--England--London--History.; Sadler's Wells Ballet.