The Swans of Harlem: Fifty years of sisterhood, five black ballerinas, one incre

Description: The Swans of Harlem by Karen Valby The story of the groundbreaking Dance Theatre of Harlem, established by the first Black principal of the NYC Ballet, Arthur Mitchell, and five Black ballerinas who excelled despite the odds. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For fans of Hidden Figures and The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksThe kind of history I wish I learned as a child dreaming of the stage! MISTY COPELANDVibrant, propulsive and inspiring TIA WILLIAMSHarlem 1969; its the height of the Civil Rights era and the community is still reeling from the assassination of Martin Luther King. Arthur Mitchell, the first Black principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, takes his protest to the stage and establishes the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Here begins the story of the five extraordinary women at the heart of this book. Both a group biography and a story of a particular time, this is a book about ballet, the enduring allure of ballet for young girls, and about how these pioneers broke into a world that was closed to them and changed ideas of what a classical dancer could be. It is about the heart-breaking impact of the AIDS epidemic which claimed the lives of so many of the male dancers. Its about racism and activism through art. And its about the eternal glamour of ballet; these swans appeared at the grandest opera houses and theatres, dancing at the White House, and even for the Queen. Their fans included Mick Jagger and they performed alongside the likes of Michael Jackson and Josephine Baker. But most importantly it tells the universal story of female friendship, and in particular how these five young women formed a bond - while experimenting with different ways of dying ballet shoes and tights to match their skin tones - which still endures many decades later. Author Biography Karen Valby is a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly. She lives in Austin, Texas. Review Until Valbys utterly absorbing, flawlessly-researched book, I never knew the story of the original Dance Theater of Harlem ballerinas-and now, I demand that their lives be taught in schools! Valby finally sheds light on these towering dance pioneers, all of whom triumphed as dancers in a world that didnt believe Black people had a place in the classical art form. Vibrant, propulsive, and inspiring, The Swans of Harlem is a richly drawn portrait of five courageous women whose contributions have been silenced for too long! - Tia Williams, author of SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE Promotional The story of the groundbreaking Dance Theatre of Harlem, established by the first Black principal of the NYC Ballet, Arthur Mitchell, and five Black ballerinas who excelled despite the odds. Details ISBN178658249X Author Karen Valby Pages 352 Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781786582492 Format Hardcover Imprint Manilla Press Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2024-04-30 UK Release Date 2024-04-30 Subtitle Fifty years of sisterhood, five black ballerinas, one incredible story Audience General NZ Release Date 2024-08-05 DEWEY 792.802809227471 ISBN-10 178658249X We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159875064;

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