Revealing the Inner Contours of Human Emotion: Preserving the Ballets of Anthony Tudor

Antony Tudor, an English-born choreographer who found success in the United States, is renowned as one of the most innovative choreographers of his time. This book explores his legacy and the process of restaging his ballets to preserve their unique qualities. The author, Christine Knoblauch-ONeal, is a Director of the MFA in Dance Program at Washington University in St. Louis and a former dancer with companies such as the American Ballet Theater and the National Ballet.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2020
Publisher: Histria LLC

Antony Tudor, a pivotal figure in twentieth-century ballet choreography, hailed from England and settled in the United States. Renowned as the most innovative choreographer of his era, Tudor delved into the depths of human emotion, crafting captivating one-act short stories that portrayed ordinary men and women. This captivating book, based on extensive interviews with the curators of the Tudor legacy, including Sally Bliss, Trustee of the Antony Tudor Ballet Trust, and four of the RÉpÉtiteurs, the skilled professionals responsible for restaging Tudor ballets, explores the enduring legacy of Antony Tudor and the meticulous process of preserving their unique qualities. Authored by Christine Knoblauch-ONeal, Director of the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dance Program in the Performing Arts Department at Washington University in St. Louis, the book offers a profound insight into the world of Tudor ballets. Prior to her academic pursuits, Christine had an illustrious dance career, performing for renowned companies such as the American Ballet Theater, the National Ballet, and the Cincinnati Ballet, where she had the privilege of working with Antony Tudor.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 138 x 214 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781592110353