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Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Capturing the raw physicality and brilliance of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet's most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas leads him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
" Rudolf fell in love with dance as a child. But he was not allowed to go to ballet school until he was 17. There, he had to make up for lost time and hone his skills to compete with the other dancers. As a professional, he dazzled audiences with sensational performances and star power. He went on to become a world-renowned choreographer and master of perfection in dance. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts...
8) Margot
Publisher
BFS Video
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
In this dramatic portrait of performance, self-sacrifice and love, Margot delves into the glamorous, but turbulent life of Britain's first international ballet super star, Margot Fonteyn. Her pairing with Russian Rudolph Nureyev not only caused a worldwide sensation, but also created the most legendary ballet partnership of all time. Bonus Program: The Royal Ballet (1960).