A Dancer in Wartime
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (742 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0099555778 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 294 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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And when the call came to join Sadler's Wells—well, what ballerina hopeful could have asked for more? An irresistible mix of wartime nostalgia and the story of a leading ballerina's hard-won path to success, this is the perfect read for all ballet lovers, and is illustrated throughout with exquisitely charming black-and-white photos, programs, and keepsakes.. From Miss Madeleine Sharp's Ballet Class for Young Ladies in Bromley to being evacuated with her theater school to a crumbling pile in rural Leicestershire, and from performing in the West End with doodlebugs falling to touring a devastated Europe to entertain the troops, the early years were hard, exciting, and dramatic. A unique memoir about ballet, World War II, and a peerless group of dancers, this is an irresistible read for all ballet loversGillian Lynne is one of the world's preeminent choreographers, but she started her career as a ballerina, learning to dance alongside Margot Fonteyn during World War II, and here is the story of her extraordinary childhood
"A Dancer in Wartime" according to S Riaz. Gillian Lynne is a choreographer, who began her career as a ballerina. Her mother took her to the doctor as a child, feeling she was hyperactive. As the author says, if such a thing happened now she would undoubtedly be given a named condition, but, luckily for her, the doctor suggested dance class for all that excess energy. So, Jill (as she was then) headed for Miss Madeleine Sharp's class for young ladies at the Bell Hotel ballroom in Bromley. At ten, she won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dancing, but life was interrupted by the sad death of her mother in an accident (her supporter and greatest champion) in 19A Dancer in Wartime Gillian Lynne is a choreographer, who began her career as a ballerina. Her mother took her to the doctor as a child, feeling she was hyperactive. As the author says, if such a thing happened now she would undoubtedly be given a named condition, but, luckily for her, the doctor suggested dance class for all that excess energy. So, Jill (as she was then) headed for Miss Madeleine Sharp's class for young ladies at the Bell Hotel ballroom in Bromley. At ten, she won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dancing, but life was interrupted by the sad death of her mother in an accident (her supporter and greatest champion) in 1939. 9. "not what I had hoped for" according to dc metro area. I am very interested in history and have been passionate about ballet for not what I had hoped for dc metro area I am very interested in history and have been passionate about ballet for 40+ years, however, I could have walked away from this book in the middle. I gave it 3 stars merely because there were some factual details about the war I had not known before. The story came across as vacuous. I could say that the author seemed like a shallow little girl, but there was a moment of self awareness at page 233 which summed up my view of the book (Spoiler coming): "Life in a ballet company is a long way from reality. no time for anything else, even in the midst of a world war. Selfish and blinkered." I wanted to have more compassion b. 0+ years, however, I could have walked away from this book in the middle. I gave it not what I had hoped for I am very interested in history and have been passionate about ballet for not what I had hoped for dc metro area I am very interested in history and have been passionate about ballet for 40+ years, however, I could have walked away from this book in the middle. I gave it 3 stars merely because there were some factual details about the war I had not known before. The story came across as vacuous. I could say that the author seemed like a shallow little girl, but there was a moment of self awareness at page 233 which summed up my view of the book (Spoiler coming): "Life in a ballet company is a long way from reality. no time for anything else, even in the midst of a world war. Selfish and blinkered." I wanted to have more compassion b. 0+ years, however, I could have walked away from this book in the middle. I gave it 3 stars merely because there were some factual details about the war I had not known before. The story came across as vacuous. I could say that the author seemed like a shallow little girl, but there was a moment of self awareness at page 233 which summed up my view of the book (Spoiler coming): "Life in a ballet company is a long way from reality. no time for anything else, even in the midst of a world war. Selfish and blinkered." I wanted to have more compassion b. stars merely because there were some factual details about the war I had not known before. The story came across as vacuous. I could say that the author seemed like a shallow little girl, but there was a moment of self awareness at page 2not what I had hoped for I am very interested in history and have been passionate about ballet for not what I had hoped for dc metro area I am very interested in history and have been passionate about ballet for 40+ years, however, I could have walked away from this book in the middle. I gave it 3 stars merely because there were some factual details about the war I had not known before. The story came across as vacuous. I could say that the author seemed like a shallow little girl, but there was a moment of self awareness at page 233 which summed up my view of the book (Spoiler coming): "Life in a ballet company is a long way from reality. no time for anything else, even in the midst of a world war. Selfish and blinkered." I wanted to have more compassion b. 0+ years, however, I could have walked away from this book in the middle. I gave it 3 stars merely because there were some factual details about the war I had not known before. The story came across as vacuous. I could say that the author seemed like a shallow little girl, but there was a moment of self awareness at page 233 which summed up my view of the book (Spoiler coming): "Life in a ballet company is a long way from reality. no time for anything else, even in the midst of a world war. Selfish and blinkered." I wanted to have more compassion b. not what I had hoped for I am very interested in history and have been passionate about ballet for not what I had hoped for dc metro area I am very interested in history and have been passionate about ballet for 40+ years, however, I could have walked away from this book in the middle. I gave it 3 stars merely because there were some factual details about the war I had not known before. The story came across as vacuous. I could say that the author seemed like a shallow little girl, but there was a moment of self awareness at page 233 which summed up my view of the book (Spoiler coming): "Life in a ballet company is a long way from reality. no time for anything else, even in the midst of a world war. Selfish and blinkered." I wanted to have more compassion b. 0+ years, however, I could have walked away from this book in the middle. I gave it 3 stars merely because there were some factual details about the war I had not known before. The story came across as vacuous. I could say that the author seemed like a shallow little girl, but there was a moment of self awareness at page 233 which summed up my view of the book (Spoiler coming): "Life in a ballet company is a long way from reality. no time for anything else, even in the midst of a world war. Selfish and blinkered." I wanted to have more compassion b. which summed up my view of the book (Spoiler coming): "Life in a ballet company is a long way from reality. no time for anything else, even in the midst of a world war. Selfish and blinkered." I wanted to have more compassion b. Anon said Highly recommended!. I picked up this book by chance when I went to see the production of Dear World in London. It is a wonderful read. I'm not a dancer or even that interested in the theater, but I found the depiction of life during this time heart-warming. As I read I felt transported in time and place much more than in a typical novel or in a typical nonfiction book which typically has an agenda. I highly recommend this book, especially for anyone seeking an inspirational read.