Bull, Deborah
The Everyday Dancer
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571238934
- author:
- Bull, Deborah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.4 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, Dance
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Deborah Bull's honest account of life as a dancer offers a unique perspective on the profession. Structured around her daily routine, she reveals the realities of a career in dance, from the early morning class to the pressures of performance and the sense of loss that comes with retirement. Through her vivid portrait of a dancer's everyday life, Bull explores the arc of a dancer's journey, from childhood training to company life and finally, to the end of a long and demanding career. This is a story about the highs and lows of a profession that requires dedication, hard work, and a deep passion for movement. By going behind the glamour of the stage, Bull provides an authentic look at what it means to be a dancer, revealing the everyday realities that are often hidden from view.