Royal Academy of Dance : celebrating 100 years.

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text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

178551217X
9781785512179

Other title:

Royal Academy of Dance : celebrating one hundred years

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DDC classification:

792.80941 23

LOC classification:

PN1560-2924

Contents:

Forewords / Darcey Bussell, Li Cinxin -- Introduction: many things to many people -- How it all began -- The Academy rises (1920-1954) -- A home for dance (1954-1991) -- Leading the profession (1991 to the present day) -- Syllabi and examinations -- Teacher education -- Galas, competitions and awards -- Everyone's Academy: Widening the participation in dance -- Afterword: looking to the future.

Summary: "With a global membership of 14,000 and a presence in 84 countries, the Royal Academy of Dance has grown from its foundation in 1920 into one of the world?s most influential dance education organisations. This lavishly illustrated volume celebrates 100 years of dancing and education, performances and competitions, and the Academy's many successful outreach projects. The book features special sections on music, choreography and costume, and on the traditions that many of those who have taken a ballet exam will remember."--Publisher's website.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	City Campus City Campus Main Collection	792.80941 ROY (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		A535823B

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"With a global membership of 14,000 and a presence in 84 countries, the Royal Academy of Dance has grown from its foundation in 1920 into one of the world?s most influential dance education organisations. This lavishly illustrated volume celebrates 100 years of dancing and education, performances and competitions, and the Academy's many successful outreach projects. The book features special sections on music, choreography and costume, and on the traditions that many of those who have taken a ballet exam will remember."--Publisher's website.

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