Ballet is a form of dance originating in the courts of fifteenth-century Renaissance Italy, and further developed into a form of concert dance in Russia and France. This fascinating volume explores the history of the dance in Great Britain, concentrating on its popularity during the mid twentieth century. An Introduction to British Ballet Since 1939 is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history of the dance in The British Isles, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of vintage ballet-related literature. Contents include: The Birth of British Ballet, Sadler's Wells Productions, 1939-1944, Other Companies, Nationalism in Ballet, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of ballet.

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