By Sir Alistair Spalding (author) , Jason Raish (illustrator) Part of the Welcome to the Arts series
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Brilliantly curated and beautifully illustrated, the Welcome to the Arts series offers all-hours admission to some of the world's most wondrous performances.
From Swan Lake to Riverdance, flamenco to tap, Dance features some of the most iconic performances and popular dances from around the world. Learn about the history, culture, evolution and technique of each dance, while also discovering the stars of past and present, including Fred Astaire, Carlos Acosta, Martha Graham and much more. Exclusive backstage access also allows you to see what goes on behind the theatre doors, including prop and costume design.
Expertly written by Sadler's Wells CEO, Sir Alistair Spalding, this beautifully illustrated book is also a large format, so you can immerse yourself in the wonderful world of dance.
The perfect gift for any Strictly fan, musical lover or budding dancer.
Sir Alistair Spalding CBE has been the artistic director and chief executive of Sadler's Wells theatre, London since 2004. He holds honorary doctorates from Middlesex University (2012), the University of Hertfordshire (2014) and the University of Roehampton (2015). Alistair was a national member of the Arts Council England Council from 2009 to 2017, and a member of the Arts Council England Dance Advisory Panel from 1995 to 2003. He was awarded the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2005 and was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2012 for services to dance. In 2019, he was honoured with a lifetime achievement award by ISPA (International Society for the Performing Arts) in recognition of 'unique lifetime achievement that has enriched the international performing arts'.
In 2022, Alistair was awarded a Knighthood for Services to Dance in the New Year Honours list.
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Brilliantly curated and beautifully illustrated, the Welcome to the Arts series offers all-hours admission to some of the world's most wondrous performances. From Swan Lake to Riverdance, flamenco to tap, Dance features some of the most iconic performances and popular dances from around the world.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Welcome to the Arts: Dance and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
Welcome to the Arts: Dance features in the following genres: Drama / Performing Arts, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, History, Music, People / Places, Sports, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Welcome to the Arts: Dance was written by Sir Alistair Spalding and published by Big Picture Press an imprint of Templar Publishing
Welcome to the Arts: Dance has 112 pages
Yes it is part of Welcome to the Arts series
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