Markula, Pirkko
The Evolving Feminine Ballet Body
- ISBN 13:
- 9781772123340
- author:
- Markula, Pirkko
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University of Alberta Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 228
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Women's Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Evolving Feminine Ballet Body explores the changing meanings of the ballet body in contemporary culture. Historically celebrated for its thin and flexible aesthetic, the ballet body now takes on new complexities at the intersections of performance art, popular culture, and fitness. This collection provides a local perspective to enrich broader cultural narratives of ballet through historical, socio-cultural, political, and artistic lenses. It redefines what is considered "high art" and offers insights for scholars in gender studies, folklore, popular culture, and cultural studies. Contributors from various fields bring their expertise to this collection, making it an interesting read for those involved in the dance world and beyond.
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