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Dancers: Behind the Scenes with The Royal Ballet Andrej Uspenski

Dancers: Behind the Scenes with The Royal Ballet By Andrej Uspenski

Dancers: Behind the Scenes with The Royal Ballet by Andrej Uspenski


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Summary

A beautiful and unique photographic record of The Royal Ballet, and a must-have for all dance and photography fans.

Dancers: Behind the Scenes with The Royal Ballet Summary

Dancers: Behind the Scenes with The Royal Ballet by Andrej Uspenski

This beautifully produced new book by Royal Ballet dancer Andrej Uspenski is a collection of exclusive photographs which shines the spotlight on ballet, the most beautiful of art forms. These exquisite photographs feature some of the finest dancers on stage today, bringing the reader into the magical world of ballet. As a Royal Ballet dancer himself, Andrej Uspenski has a unique perspective on photographic composition of dance imagery, as well as unrivalled access not only to the Royal Ballet's productions, but also to the dancers who perform in them. This gives the reader an exclusive insight in to the Royal Ballet's work. Dancers includes exclusive, backstage photographs, as well as a number of breathtaking images taken from the wings during live stage performances, making this a unique photographic record, perfect for all ballet fans.

Dancers: Behind the Scenes with The Royal Ballet Reviews

'Uspenski's volume shows the company in moments of unguarded intimacy that only a fellow dancer could capture' Daily Telegraph

'This stunning collection of pictures, highly stylised and charmingly informal, is a must for any ballet fan' Daily Mail

'Fascinating...the pictures have a rare intimacy...an intriguing glimpse of what it's really like to be a ballerina.' The Lady

'... a splendid, large coffee-table book with over 200 photographs that chronicle intimate moments backstage at the Royal Opera House... The dancers - from corps members to principals - are at ease in his presence and trust him, thus allowing him to capture intimate moments that most official photographers miss... With such sharp and vital photos, the reader gets a real taste of what it is like to be a dancer.' - Dance Magazine (US)

'A treat... Dancers is about exceptional ballet photography and for that alone it is rare, valuable and worth collecting.' Ballet News

'a splendid, large coffee-table book with over 200 photographs that chronicle intimate moments backstage at the Royal Opera House... The dancers - from corps members to principals - are at ease in his presence and trust him, thus allowing him to capture intimate moments that most official photographers miss... With such sharp and vital photos, the reader gets a real taste of what it is like to be a dancer.' Dance Magazine

About Andrej Uspenski

Andrej Uspenski was born in St Petersburg and trained at the Vaganova Ballet Academy and subsequently in Dresden and Berlin. He has been a member of The Royal Ballet for ten years. Andrej grew up with photography, spending much time in his father's dark room. Surrounded by the Royal Ballet's supremely talented dancers on a daily basis and drawn to capture their artistry both on and off stage, he discovered his own passion for photography. His photographs can be seen in Royal Opera House programmes as well as national magazines and newspapers.

Additional information

GOR005467308
9781849433884
1849433887
Dancers: Behind the Scenes with The Royal Ballet by Andrej Uspenski
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20130401
144
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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