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15 books found for search by topic Ballet Costume, Theater and Production Books
Find a book on ballet theater and production. From costuming and publicity to management, the common thread of these ballet books is there is something about the stage or backstage, all that goes on behind the scenes in bringing a ballet to the public. These books are a great help to anyone on a board, in a guild, costuming and dressing, or just looking for insight into making a ballet production come to life.

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Ballet and Modern Dance (with contributions by leading choreographers dancers and critics) by Kirstein, Bejart, Lanchberry, others Ballet Here and Now by Clive Barnes, et al. Edited by Susan Lester Beginning Ballet Second Edition by Joan Lawson Dance - The Art of Production by Joan Schlaich and Betty DuPont Dance as a Theater Art - Source Readings in Dance History from 1851 to the Present by Selma Jean Cohen Dance in New York by Ellen Jacob and Christopher Jonas From Russia With Love: costumes for the Ballets Russes 1909-1933 by National Gallery of Australia How to Dress Dancers: Costuming Techniques for Dance by Mary Kent Harrison	Making a Ballet by Mary Clarke and Clement Crisp S. Hurok Presents - A Memoir of the Dance World by S. Hurok Studies in Ballet by William Chappell The Ballet Companion: A popular guide for the ballet goer by Walter Terry The Ballet Lovers Pocket Book by Kay Ambrose and Celia Franca The Golden Age of Costume and Set Design for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo: 1938 to 1944 by Cincinatti Art Museum, et al The World of Ballet and Dance by Fernau Hall


Ballet and Modern Dance (with contributions by leading choreographers dancers and critics) by Kirstein, Bejart, Lanchberry, others Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Octopus Books Limited, London , 1974 , 144 pages, Lavishly photographed - mainly B&W, some color
Unique commentary on the state of the dance c1974.
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Ballet Here and Now by Clive Barnes, et al. Edited by Susan Lester Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Dobson Books Limited, London , 1961 , 188 pages, Many photographs - black and white
Informed and intelligent discussion, overview, criticism on the state of ballet in England to the books publication date in 1961 by several respected and well published dance critics.
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Beginning Ballet Second Edition by Joan Lawson Foreword / Preface Authors Introduction		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information A & C Black, London - Theater Arts Books/New York , 1977, 1994 , 96 pages, Extensive illustrations - black and white
The only ballet book I have seen that includes how to make Costumes - includes designs and patterns. Uses the very effective two color illustration technique for movement demonstration, excellent for beginners of all ages.
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Dance - The Art of Production by Joan Schlaich and Betty DuPont Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Mosby , 1977 , 161 pages, some photo, illustration, music - black and white
How-to put on a show, ideal for anyone interested in making a dance performance.
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Dance as a Theater Art - Source Readings in Dance History from 1851 to the Present by Selma Jean Cohen Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Harper & Row , 1974 , 224 pages, some photo, illustration - black and white
An impressive and relevant collection of writings by many legends in the history and development of ballet.
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Dance in New York by Ellen Jacob and Christopher Jonas Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Quick Fox(?) , 1980 , 304 pages, some photo - black and white
Performer Book C. 1980.
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From Russia With Love: costumes for the Ballets Russes 1909-1933 by National Gallery of Australia Foreword / Preface Foreword Brian Kennedy and Alan R. Dodge		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information National Gallery of Australia, Canberra , 1999 , 96 pages, Many color plates, few b/w photographs - Color plates, b/w photographs
A companion work to the exhibition of the same name organized by The National Gallery of Australia, beautiful photographs, many of costume detail, with commentary.
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How to Dress Dancers: Costuming Techniques for Dance by Mary Kent Harrison Foreword / Preface Authors foreword		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Dance Horizons, Princton Book Company, Pub. , 1975, 1978, 1988 , 144 pages, Extensive illustrations - black and white
A great ballet reference book for making all types of costumes and warm ups. Starting with basic patterns - many variations are covered for Classical, Modern, Romantic, Folk and National costumes and dress.
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Making a Ballet by Mary Clarke and Clement Crisp Foreword / Preface Authors Introduction		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. New York , 1974 , 160 pages, Extensive photos, illustration, and notes - black and white
An attempt to de-mystify the process of creating a ballet by using examples of how some ballets were created and how different choreographers, composers, and designers worked.
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S. Hurok Presents - A Memoir of the Dance World by S. Hurok Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Invincible Press, Australia , 1953 , 336 pages, Some Photos - black and white
A fascinating memoir from the man who played a significant role developing and cultivating a ballet audience, and then promoting and presenting ballet across America from the 30' to the 50's (and beyond).
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Studies in Ballet by William Chappell Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information John Lehmann, Ltd., London , 1948 , 158 pages, Some photos, illustrations - black and white
A well rouded book on ballet dancing, choreography, costume and stage design, the art form c1948.
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The Ballet Companion: A popular guide for the ballet goer by Walter Terry Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Dodd, Mead, and Company, New York , 1968 , 236 pages, Some photographs and illustrations - black and white
A wonderful book for those wishing to know more about ballet and what they see on stage. Informed, insightful, and comprehensive reading to its publication date in the late 1960's, few visuals.
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The Ballet Lovers Pocket Book by Kay Ambrose and Celia Franca Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Alfred A Knopf, Inc. , 1946, 1945 , 66 pages, Many illustrations - black and white
An ideal guide to viewing and understanding a ballet performance.
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The Golden Age of Costume and Set Design for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo: 1938 to 1944 by Cincinatti Art Museum, et al Foreword / Preface Foreword Victoria Morgan and Timothy Rub		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information Hudson Hills Press, New York and Manchester , 2002 , 138 pages, Some color plates, few b/w photographs - Color plates, b/w photographs
A companion work to the exhibition held at the Cincinatti Art Museum from October 2002 to January 2003. This is about the later incarnation By S. Denham, not the origanal Diaghilev Ballet Russes.
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The World of Ballet and Dance by Fernau Hall Foreword / Preface None		Click Thumbnail for full REVIEW
publication information The Hamlyn Publishing Group, Limitef , 1970 , 140 pages, Extensive photos - mainly B&W, some color
Concise text used sparingly in support of the exquisite photography, a great survey work of its day.
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